Zoran Ilic: The Sicilian with ...Qb6 - Dynamic surprise weapons

Batsford, paperback, Englisch, ISBN: 0-7134-8238-9, 144 Seiten, 1998.

New ideas in the Sicilian



The Sicilian Defence is Blacks most aggressive choice, but its popularity has led to an overwhelming volume of theory in each of the main lines. Would not it be good to find a line that is off the beaten track, yet is as sound and dynamic as the other variations?


Zoran Ilic provides the answer - try the Sicilian with ...Qb6! this immediate challenge to the centre throws a spanner in the works of Whites steady build up. The author gives full coverage of the tactics and move-order tricks that arise and also provides a clear explanation of the underlying ideas and principles involved. He even includes a choice of different ...Qb6 variations so that you can continue to keep your opponents guessing!

This book covers lines where Black plays 4...Qb6 in the Open Sicilian after 2...Nc6 or 2...e6.

- A repertoire for Black with considerable surprise value
- Authoritative coverage by a leading theoretician
- Essential knowledge for players of the Sicilian with either colour

International Master Zoran Ilic is an experienced player and theoretician form Belgrade. He has published articles on opening theory in international publications such as New in Chess . This is his first book for Batsford.