Mihail Marin: The Pirc Defence

Quality Chess, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 978-1-78483-040-3, 406 Seiten, 2017.


The Pirc defence is more of a counterattack than a defence: Black allows his opponent to occupy the centre and provokes a confrontation, trusting in the power of the g7-bishop and the dynamic potential in his position. It is the perfect weapon for players who demand to play for a win with the black pieces.

Mihail Marin has been playing the Pirc for more than twenty years, with excellent results. In The Pirc Defence he not only presents his best analysis against all of White's major options, but also shares the strategic insights he has gained through his extensive experience in this opening.

Mihail Marin, Jahrgang 1965, ist mehrfacher rumänischer Meister und schaffte 2001 erstmals den Sprung über die Elomarke von 2600. Marin besitzt eine für Großmeister seltene Gabe, die Ideen und Hintergründe von Zügen, Varianten und Stellungen auf verständliche Weise zu erklären. Diese Fähigkeit kann man vor allem in seinen Beiträgen für das ChessBase Magazin bewundern. Marin hat einige hoch gelobte Bücher geschrieben, darunter "Secrets of Chess Defence" und "Learn from the legends".


Reviews:
Praise for the author's previous work: "Beautifully written and inspirational... Marin's deep experience and passion for the English Opening is clear throughout the book... If you’ve even the slightest inclination towards the English Opening, this trio of books is strongly recommended.", GM Luke McShane.

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