Featuring the Richter-Rauzer and Sozin Attacks 2000, 128 Seiten, kartoniert, englisch
The Classical Sicilian is one of the most popular openings among top-class grandmasters as Black develops in straightforward and logical fashion. Whether White tries an immediate attack or chooses a quieter approach, Black retains the famed Sicilian counter-punch. The Classical is surprisingly neglected in chess literature; Grandmaster Jouni Yrjölä finally reveals both the theory and concepts behind this well-respected opening, making it accessible to players of all levels.
Contents: - The Boleslavsky Position-Type - The Dragon Position-Type - The Sozin and Velimirovic Attacks - The Rauzer with 8...h6 - The Rauzer with 8...Ld7 - The Richter-Rauzer: Others - Other Variations