The Sicilian Taimanov by Antonios Pavlidis (Paperback)

The Sicilian Taimanov by Antonios Pavlidis is an English-language paperback chess book on one of the most important lines of the Sicilian Defence. It combines opening theory with the practical plans you need to understand the variation in real play.

What the book covers

GM Antonios Pavlidis writes from long experience with the Taimanov as Black, while also bringing the perspective of a player who has spent his career meeting 1.e4 from the other side. That combination gives the book a grounded, practical feel: it is not just a list of variations, but a guide to the ideas behind them, including typical structures, key plans and the moments where counterplay appears.

This makes it a useful study resource for players who want to build or refine a repertoire against 1.e4, or simply understand the Sicilian Taimanov more clearly. It is well suited to self-study, opening preparation and tournament training.

About the author

Antonios Pavlidis is a Grandmaster and one of the strongest Greek players of his generation. He has been closely associated with the Taimanov for much of his career, which gives this book a particularly informed perspective on the variation.

Edition information

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Language: English
• Author: Antonios Pavlidis
• Author title: Grandmaster
• Pages: 480
• Publication date: 5 June 2019
• Paperback ISBN: 978-1-78483-058-8
• Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-78483-059-5

Key details

• Product type: paperback chess book
• Subject: the Sicilian Taimanov variation of the Sicilian Defence
• Author: Antonios Pavlidis
• Author title: Grandmaster
• Language: English
• Pages: 480
• Publication date: 5 June 2019
• ISBNs: paperback 978-1-78483-058-8; hardcover 978-1-78483-059-5