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This Grandmaster Repertoire: 1.e4 vs The Sicilian II by Parimarjan Negi is an English-language hardcover chess book for players building a White repertoire with 1.e4 against the Sicilian Defence. It focuses on some of the sharpest and most demanding lines, including the Dragon, Richter-Rauzer, Sveshnikov, Kalashnikov and Lowenthal.
What this book covers
This is the third volume in the Grandmaster Repertoire 1.e4 series, and it takes a modern, uncompromising approach to the Sicilian Defence. Rather than simply repeating established theory, Parimarjan Negi concentrates on critical continuations and practical ideas that can be used in opening preparation, tournament study and your own analysis.
The book is aimed at players who want to understand open and semi-open positions in depth, not just memorise moves. It is a strong choice for ambitious players, coaches and tournament competitors looking for a serious 1.e4 repertoire against the most testing Sicilian systems.
About the author and the series
Parimarjan Negi is the author of this volume, which sits within the long-running Grandmaster Repertoire series from Quality Chess. The book continues the series’ focus on detailed opening work and on lines that matter in practical play.
Edition information
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Pages: 400
- Publication date: 18 November 2015
- ISBN: 978-1-907982-57-6
Key details
- Product type: hardcover chess book
- Series: Grandmaster Repertoire
- Author: Parimarjan Negi
- Opening focus: 1.e4 against the Sicilian Defence
- Covered variations: Dragon, Richter-Rauzer, Sveshnikov, Kalashnikov and Lowenthal
- Pages: 400
- Publication date: 18 November 2015
- ISBN: 978-1-907982-57-6
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