Alexander Raetzki, Maxim Chetverik: Starting Out - Classical Sicilian

Everyman Chess, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 9781857445374, 176 Seiten, 2007.



The Classical Sicilian is one of Blacks most popular and highly regarded opening choices against 1. e4, and it is been a favourite of such greats as Vladimir Kramnik, Alexei Shirov and Vishy Anand. White has a number of aggressive ways to battle against the Classical: the fashionable Richter-Rauzer Attack; Bobby Fischers favourite, the Sozin Attack; and finally the wild Velimirovic Attack, and no work on the Classical would be complete without a study of these fascinating variations. In this book, Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik revisit the basics of the Classical Sicilian, elaborating on the crucial early moves and plans for both sides in a way that is often neglected in other texts.

The Everyman Chess Starting Out series has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. These books are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas. Starting Out opening books are ideal for enthusiastic chess players who have little experience of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them.

Review:
" A player who is just taking up the Classical Sicilian will find this book greatly valuable.", Chessville.com