{"product_id":"unknown-modernized-the-open-sicilian-9780985628116","title":"Modernized: The Open Sicilian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM Zhanibek Amanov\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eFM Kostya Kavutskiy\u003c\/strong\u003e present a repertoire vs. the Sicilian Defense, one of the most complex and powerful defenses available to Black, and the choice of many top players. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe critical test is to attack it directly with 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 followed by 3.d4, the Open Sicilian. The dynamics of the resulting positions are such that White will get a lead in development while Black will have an extra central pawn. This leads to very sharp middlegames. \u003cbr\u003eThe main goal in choosing lines was to reach positions with well-defined plans for both sides, then illustrate how to handle a typical middlegame in each variation through the use of well-chosen instructive games. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe choices against the most frequently seen Sicilians are:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Najdorf: 6.h3 \u003cbr\u003eThe Kan and Taimanov: 6.g3 \u003cbr\u003eThe Classical: 6.Bc4 \u003cbr\u003eThe Dragon: 9.O-O-O \u003cbr\u003eThe Accelerated Dragon: Maróczy Bind \u003cbr\u003eThe Sveshnikov: 9.Nd5 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe purpose of this book is not only to provide a complete repertoire for the White side of the Open Sicilian, but also to ingrain a number of thematic positional and tactical motifs as well. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe authors provide memory markers, reminders of the ideas and motifs, at the end of each chapter, as well as lots of exercises to test your understanding. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"momoxbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53585700094294,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/5829\/5382\/files\/product_image_9780985628116_1.jpg?v=1778471232","url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/unknown-modernized-the-open-sicilian-9780985628116","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}