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by Yury Lapshun (Author), Nick Conticello (Author)
One of the main reasons the Sicilian is the most popular opening is that is it promotes bold and aggressive chess. White will often gain a lead in development and, naturally, will want to use this as the basis for an attack. However, the Sicilian is a tough nut to crack and it's not enough to make vaguely threatening gestures - you must know exactly what you are doing and use the appropriate weapons. Seven Ways to Smash the Sicilian introduces, categorizes and studies the deadly sacrifices White has at his disposal. It's impossible to play Open Sicilian positions with either colour without an intimate knowledge of these sacrifices. Read this book and discover everything you need to know.
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One of the main reasons the Sicilian is the most popular opening is that is it promotes such bold and aggressive chess. But as White it s not enough just to attack; you must do so in the right way, using the appropriate weapons. In this book Yury Lapshun and Nick Conticello introduce, categorize and analyse the Seven Deadly Sacrifices White has at his disposal. It s impossible to play Open Sicilian positions with either colour without an intimate knowledge of these sacrifices, and by using illustrative games the authors teach you everything you need to know, including the vital skill of how to recognize when favourable sacrificial conditions arise. *The ultimate guide to Sicilian bashing *Covers main lines of the Sicilian *Includes a feast of entertaining games and violent sacrifices"
Author Biography
Yury Lapshun is an International Master and an experienced coach who has guided individuals and teams to national championships. Nick Conticello won two Chess Journalist of America awards in 2003 and was named Organizer of the Year by the USCF in 1996.
