Вы держите в руках задачник, составленный по партиям Гарри Каспарова – шахматного гения, короля комбинационной игры! Здесь представлены самые интересные шахматные позиции из партий великого шахматиста. Задача - найти решение в ситуациях, с которыми в ходе партии сталкивался Гарри Каспаров.

Вы держите в руках задачник, составленный по партиям Гарри Каспарова – шахматного гения, короля комбинационной игры! Здесь представлены самые интересные шахматные позиции из партий великого шахматиста. Задача - найти решение в ситуациях, с которыми в ходе партии сталкивался Гарри Каспаров.

Вы держите в руках задачник, составленный по партиям Гарри Каспарова – шахматного гения, короля комбинационной игры! Здесь представлены самые интересные шахматные позиции из партий великого шахматиста. Задача - найти решение в ситуациях, с которыми в ходе партии сталкивался Гарри Каспаров.

Вы держите в руках задачник, составленный по партиям Гарри Каспарова – шахматного гения, короля комбинационной игры! Здесь представлены самые интересные шахматные позиции из партий великого шахматиста. Задача - найти решение в ситуациях, с которыми в ходе партии сталкивался Гарри Каспаров.

The Caro-Kann is renowned as a top-tier defence to 1.e4, and Lars Schandorff’s Grandmaster Repertoire (2010) book on this opening received rave reviews. As GM Zenon Franco Ocampos put it, “I cannot imagine a better way of converting into a Caro-Kann player.” A decade later, Schandorff is back with a completely new repertoire which improves on his previous work in every way.

Playing the Caro-Kann offers a complete repertoire for Black after 1.e4 c6, based on 2.d4 d5 followed by 3.e5 Bf5 or 3.Nc3/3.Nd2 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6 5.Nxf6+ exf6. With cutting-edge analysis, thorough explanations of positional motifs and instructively annotated illustrative games, this book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the Caro-Kann.

Lars Schandorff is a Danish grandmaster who is renowned for his opening preparation and skills as an author.

Новая работа известного шахматного историка и писателя Сергея Воронкова – это книга-откровение, книга-сенсация! Перед нами, по сути, первая серьезная попытка осмыслить загадку личности легендарного чемпиона мира Александра Алехина.

Книга Джонатана Хокинса отвечает на вопрос о том, как обычный игрок клубного уровня сумел в короткий срок выйти на штурм гроссмейстерских высот.

Секрет успеха – в знании того, что нужно изучать, и как это делать максимально эффективно. Сделав упор на изучение эндшпиля, Джонатан разработал метод «строительных блоков» и выделил строго необходимые темы для глубокого анализа. Результатом упорной работы стал его стремительный взлет по рейтинговой лестнице.

На страницах книги впервые открываются секреты записных книжек автора. Его личные наработки и методы, доказавшие свою эффективность, помогут читателю серьезно повысить свою практическую силу игры за счет глубокого освоения ключевых аспектов шахмат. Многие задания учат тем идеям, которые не найти ни в одном учебнике.

PROFESJONALNE SZACHY TURNIEJOWE

Figury szachowe - drewniane, wykonane w klasycznym kształcie. Zastosowany rozmiar figur to idealne rozwiązanie dla dzieci, które zaczynają swoją przygodę z królewską grą.

Szachownica - klasyczna składana na pół szachownica, wykonana metodą sitodruku w formie zamykanej na zatrzaski kasetki wewnątrz której znajdziemy miejsce na figury.

Dzięki temu, że szachownica jest składana i można w niej schować figury zestaw jest prosty w użyciu i transporcie, a także zabiera niewiele miejsca w przestrzeni domowej.

Szachy idealnie sprawdzą się jako narzędzie treningowe, które można mieć właściwie zawsze przy sobie.

  PRODUKT POLSKI !  

Half a century ago the first edition of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings was released, as a truly unique, ground-breaking tome. Such monumental work was a logical continuation to the Informant series which came to life a few years earlier. Chess Informant introduced a completely revolutionary system of chess signs, and also created the classification of chess openings, according to codes (ECO codes). Today Chess Informant’s ECO Codes and System of Signs are integral parts of the universal chess culture and heritage.

Over the years, and subsequent editions of five ECO tomes (A, B, C, D and E) all the greatest chess players and analysts contributed to the Encyclopaedias, each focusing on the sections which they were most acquainted with, producing astounding analyses and recommendations.

Eighteen years passed since the previous edition of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings - Volume B was released. We tried to keep all the major qualities of the previous ECO Volumes intact, but to make the book easier to read and browse through, especially when used as a source of reference. The material we gathered was so rich in details and nuances, so ultimately we decided to publish the ECO B Volume in two parts. We are positive that omitting any of the lines would be a terrible shame, so you will have the pleasure of reading and digesting the material in its completeness.

Finally, we are sure that the human touch should remain crucial, so all the members of the editorial crew gave their absolute best in researching, analysing, evaluating and suggesting lines of the greatest value and strength, thus allowing you to read the book and apply the lines in your own games with complete confidence.

ECO B - Part II contains detailed coverage of ECO codes 50-99

Książka "Oceń posunięcie" zawiera 210 pozycji szachowych, pod każdą pozycją zaproponowane jest rozwiązanie w postaci ruchu, który planuje zagrać będący na posunięciu. Naszym zadaniem jest ocena tego posunięcia, jako "!", jeśli to posunięcie uważamy za dobre, dające przewagę lub prowadzące do mata, albo "?", jeśli posunięcie naszym zdaniem jest kiepskie.

Naszą ocenę musimy poprzeć analizą wariantu, udowadniając siłę, lub słabość posunięcia.

Na każdej stronie znajduje się 6 zadań traktowanych jako mini turniej, w każdym zadaniu możemy zdobyć 1 punkt. Po wykonaniu i sprawdzeniu zadań na jednej stronie sumujemy zdobyte punkty i otrzymujemy ocenę według zaproponowanej przez autora skali.

- Rozwiązania znajdują się na końcu książki.

- Zadania umieszczone w książce są wyjątkowo ciekawe oraz podchwytliwe.

- Przeznaczone są dla szachistów z minimum III kategorią szachową (przedział od 1100 do 2000 ELO).

ZADANIA JAKICH JESZCZE W POLSKICH SZACHACH NIE BYŁO!

Wyjątkowa książka szachowa, w której zadania nie zawsze polegają na znalezieniu najlepszego ruchu. Te zadania wymagają wyjścia poza schematy, myślenia abstrakcyjnego i wyobrażeniowego. Znajdziecie tutaj takie polecania jak zamień figury, zamiana kolorów bierek, a nawet znajdź najgorszy ruch. Ciekawa propozycja dla tych, którym tradycyjne zadania się znudziły i dla tych, którzy nie odnaleźli frajdy w standardowych zadaniach. Autorem książki jest Martin Surman autor takich książek szachowych jak Taktyka w grze środkowej i Łamigłówki debiutowe. 

W książce "Zagadki szachowe - 600 zagadek dla każdego" znajduje się dokładnie 600 zadań, podzielonych na 4 części. Zadania przeznaczone są jednocześnie dla początkujących oraz zaawansowanych. W przybliżeniu sprawdzą się idealnie dla szachistów od V do I kategorii. 

Dodatkowo w książce znajdują się rozwiązania do wszystkich zagadek, a każda część rozpoczyna się opisem danego typu zagadek wraz z wyjaśnieniem.

Перед вами книга, выдержавшая испытание временем. Издавна говорят, что шахматы на 90% состоят из тактики, и известный советский шахматный тренер Николай Шумилин предложил книгу для развития комбинационного I зрения и способностей к расчёту вариантов - один из наиболее качественных в отечественной литературе сборников шахматных позиций для решения в уме.

Глубоко продуманная структура книги, тщательный подбор материала, постепенное и плавное усложнение позиций от простых к сложным позволяет использовать книгу в качестве пособия как начинающим шахматистам, так и опытным игрокам, а также шахматным тренерам.

Идейно книга состоит из трех основных частей:

- приёмы тактических операций;

- примеры реализации стратегических особенностей позиции;

- сложные позиции с сочетанием различных элементов.

Новое издание прошло тщательную компьютерную проверку, и в него были внесены необходимые исправления. Также книга дополнена примерами из современной практики.

Перед вами знаменитый труд, написанный международным гроссмейстером и опытнейшим шахматным литератором А.С.Волчком.

Во втором томе автор дополняет содержание начального курса более трудными примерами из практики.

Для их решения потребуется умение сочетать несколько разных тактических приемов.

Вы научитесь разнообразным комбинационным элементам, форсировать игру, проводить эффектные тактические удары и комбинации.

Материал расположен в форме уроков, заканчивающихся примерами для самостоятельного решения.

Изучив эту книгу, вы бесспорно значительно усилите свою игру!

3-е издание, дополненное и переработанное.

Profesjonalne szachy turniejowe wypalane nr 4 (S-11/W/W)

Szachy turniejowe nr 4 wypalane

Figury szachowe drewniane nr 4 to figury o klasycznym, turniejowym kształcie. 

Szachownica turniejowa nr 4 składana na dwa została wyprodukowana przy użyciu metody wypalania, dzięki czemu zyskała efektowny i oryginalny wygląd. Jest to wyjątkowa, a przy tym klasyczna szachownica w kolorze  mahoniu. Wewnątrz kasetki znajdziemy plastikową wkładkę na figury.

Zestaw idealnie nadaje się zarówno na prezent jak i do własnego, profesjonalnego użytku. Będzie wspaniałym narzędziem treningowym dla dzieci. Przez swoje wymiary będzie wygodny i poręczny dla dziecięcej ręki, ale przy tym, w przeciwieństwie do mniejszych szachów wciąż bardzo przejrzysty i klarowny.

Dzięki temu, że szachownica jest składana i można w niej schować figury zestaw jest prosty w użyciu i transporcie, a także zabiera niewiele miejsca w przestrzeni domowej.

Автор, международный мастер, тренер ФИДЕ, задумал эту книгу как вводный курс по стратегии, в понятной форме объясняя ее базовые принципы.

В первом томе рассматриваются позиционные маневры и приемы, типичные для каждой отдельной фигуры, во втором - для сочетания фигур в их взаимодействии или противостоянии.

В книге содержится множество примеров, в которых надо найти нужные ходы в партии или решение для заданной позиции.

Данная работа послужит отличным пособием как для самостоятельного обучения игроков, так и для шахматных тренеров.

The Modern Benoni is one of the most controversial but also dynamic answers to 1.d4.

This opening remained the favorite of famous attacking players as Tal, Kasparov, Gashimov and Topalov.

From the outset, Black creates a new pawn structure and deploying his active piece play against White’s central majority.

In his book, Alexey Kovalchuk focuses on a set of new ideas and deep analyses supported by his silicon friends. His book supplies all Black needs to know to fight for the initiative from move two!

W skład zestawu wchodzą 2 książki:

- Poznaj po pierwszym spojrzeniu. Typowe plany gry środkowej (K-5893)

- Poznaj po pierwszym spojrzeniu. Typowe plany gry środkowej. Księga druga (K-5989)

Чемпион мира Магнус Карлсен, отвечая на вопрос о методах совершенствования юных шахматистов, особо подчеркнул: «Одним из наиболее важных умений является распознавание образов: способность увидеть типичные темы и шаблоны на доске, характерные особенности позиции и вытекающие из этого последствия». Развитию именно этих навыков и умений посвящена эта книга: она наглядно показывает, какой именно «образ» (шаблон, типичный маневр, план) нужно распознать в позиции, чтобы избрать правильный план. Речь идет именно о стратегических приемах, а не о тактических, вроде типичных матовых атак.

Первая книга из серии «Узнай с первого взгляда» представляла собой «стратегический ликбез» для не слишком искушенных шахматистов. Во второй известный голландский тренер представляет еще 40 «лайфхаков» от ведущих гроссмейстеров и мастеров. Каждая из 40 глав содержит, как минимум, по 6-8 примеров на конкретный шаблон. Задания для самостоятельного решения помогут лучше усвоить материал. После изучения книги представленные в ней типичные планы, маневры и связанные с ними идеи прочно сохранятся в вашей памяти и позволят добиться высоких результатов в турнирных баталиях.

25% materiału więcej!

3198 przykładów!

Dear readers, the book you are holding in your hands has an extraordinary history and development over the last 40 years. The 1st edition of the “Encyclopaedia of Middlegames: Combinations” was published in 1980, and ever since it has been a favourite training tool for aspiring chess students, trainers, and of course – professionals. The 6th edition of our classic (Encyclopaedia of Chess Combinations 6th edition – ECC 6) contains examples and instructive positions from games played by all World Champions. From Steinitz to Carlsen!

Also, in this edition of the Encyclopaedia we kept the standard division of all the themes and tactical motifs into 10 topics, while all the positions are graded in three levels according to playing strength – basic, intermediate and advanced. Therefore, the book should prove to be extremely useful for chess trainers allowing them to choose the examples and level of difficulty based on their student’s knowledge and progress.

The French Defence is a classical opening that has featured in the repertoire of many elite grandmasters. Black generally concedes a slight spacial disadvantage early but in return gains a sound structure and middlegame opportunities to undermine the white centre. A close study of the French Defence can be very rewarding for all players as the structures and themes that arise are found in numerous other openings. In this book grandmaster Damian Lemos guides the reader through the complexities of this dynamic opening and explores all the important variations.

This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills and knowledge.

- Essential guidance and training in the French Defence

- Analyses all key variations

- Utilizes an ideal Q+A approach to chess study

Damian Lemos is a grandmaster from Argentina. He is a former Pan-American junior champion and was only 15 years old when he qualified for the international master title. He went on to become a grandmaster at 18. An active tournament player, he also trains students at ichess.net.

Street Smart Chess is an expert guide to scoring more points at the chessboard. When does it pay off to play hard for a win? Or safe for a draw? And how do you adapt your playing style accordingly?

GM Axel Smith answers these questions, and more, by using a world-class player as a model for each chapter. Learn how Magnus Carlsen grinds out wins from level positions; how David Navara beats lower-rated opponents, and how Baskaran Adhiban beats higher-rated ones! Or serve-and-volley in the opening like Peter Heine Nielsen.

Playing well is a good start in chess, but you also need to be Street Smart.

Axel Smith is the award-winning author of The Woodpecker Method, Pump Up Your Rating and e3 Poison, which were all enthusiastically received by readers and reviewers. Using the Woodpecker as part of his training, as an adult he improved from a rating of 2100 to becoming a Grandmaster.

Nowe rozszerzone wydane - 2020 r. II wydanie., 280 str., miękka oprawa, dobra poligrafia , język polski.

Cytat I ze Wstępu: „Szybki Kurs Debiutów omawia przede wszystkim otwarcia w jednym tomie i jest przeznaczony przede wszystkim dla szerokiej rzeszy sympatyków królewskiej gry. Dzięki niej każdy może szybko zapoznać się z ogólnymi tajemnicami teorii otwarć, głównymi ideami i planami, co wydatnie pomoże w rozgrywaniu partii”. 

Cytat II: „Każda faza partii, otwarcie, gra środkowa i końcowa ma duże znaczenie. Jeżeli na początku gry, któraś ze stron uzyska przewagę materialną lub pozycyjną, to zniwelować ją w grze środkowej będzie bardzo trudno. W tej sytuacji do końcówki może w ogóle nie dojść. Bez poprawnej gry w debiucie, nie można więc myśleć o sukcesach w szachach.

If you had to choose a single luxury chess item to take to a desert island, then how about this – a superb selection of 400 puzzles to solve? Each author has carefully chosen 100 original positions, graded by difficulty and theme into four sections of 25. The emphasis throughout is on entertainment, instruction and inspiration. The solutions pinpoint lessons to be learnt and explain why plausible but incorrect solutions fail.

It is hard to understate the importance of tactic ability to overall chess proficiency. Of course other elements such as a knowledge of opening play and an understanding of strategy are also important. However, it is undoubtedly the case that 99% of games are won or lost because one player either spots or overlooks a tactic. Consider your own games and just imagine how much stronger you would be if you never overlooked a tactical idea.

The good news is that your tactical ability is not some genetically-acquired unalterable trait. Tactical ability can always be improved through the application of diligent practice. Tactical themes are repetitive. The same arrangements of pieces occur again and again and a continual study of the subtle interactions between the forces will inevitably lead to a greater sharpness in actual play.

In Tactical Training, experienced chess coach and prolific author Cyrus Lakdawala guides the reader through numerous tactical themes. Topics include:

Checkmating patterns.

- The 32 major combinational concepts.

- Numerous positions ranked in terms of level of difficulty.

- The final chapter focuses on a 2020 online match between Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, currently the top two ranked players in blitz, the form of chess where tactics predominate.

"We talk a lot about defence in chess but rarely try to break this major notion down into elements that constitute it and, importantly, that we can systematically learn. This book does exactly that. It is suitable for players of all levels aiming to improve their game. It may be especially appropriate for coaches because of its systematized character."

- GM Adrian Mikhalchishin

“To utilize the Giuoco Pianissimo successfully, a club player needs only to master the general ideas of this setup, without overloading their brain with hundreds of variations. At the same time, they find themselves in the pleasant company of the world’s elite, and may even pick up recommendations to improve their opening from top grandmasters. Of course, such interactions will bring an amateur some concrete benefits in the opening, but more importantly it will increase their understanding of the game as a whole, because they will start to learn from the games of high-level players, with a vested interest!” ~ Alexander Kalinin & Nikolai Kalinichenko

New In Chess Yearbook, which appears four times a year, contains the latest news in chess openings. Each issue brings you dozens of new ideas on the cutting edge of modern chess opening theory. Have a look at what this issue has to offer.

Forum

The Forum section contains a lot of material from the Tata Steel Chess Tournament which ended just before our deadline. You can find hot ‘Tata’ contributions by Han Schut, René Olthof and Frank Erwich, besides an impressive analysis by young player Artem Odegov, an SOS line versus the Najdorf employed by Nakamura against MVL no less than 10 times in the chess.com Speed final (written by Peter Boel) and a baffling opening discovery by new grandmaster Max Warmerdam who was also the second of Tata winner Jorden van Foreest.

From Our Own Correspondent

Our GM correspondent Erwin l’Ami dives deep into five openings again with the help of correspondence chess games. You’re getting the latest on the English Attack vs the Najdorf, a new path for Black in a difficult King’s Indian/Benoni hybrid, a sharp attacking game with the Shirov/Shabalov Slav, a new blow for the Blumenfeld Gambit, and another blow for a much-applauded Bobby Fischer idea for Black in the Benoni.

Reviews

Glenn Flear sees Magnus Carlsen’s influence on opening theory grow and grow. He reviews two books on variations named after the World Champion: Carlsen’s Neo-Møller by Ioannis Simeonidis and The Carlsen Variation by Carsten Hansen – the inventor of which variation, by the way, is ‘close by’! Flear also takes a look at an impressive tome on a very obscure variation: The Exhilarating Elephant Gambit by Jakob Aabling Thomsen and Michael Agermose Jensen, and first but not least at a French opening – another novelty in the Yearbook! It’s called Jouez la Française and it’s by GM Manuel Apicella.

Książka jest zbiorem zadań i kontynuacją popularnej serii książek do doskonalenia gry w szachy polecana przez Czasopismo MAT (oficjalne czasopismo Polskiego Związku Szachowego) zawiera 684 zadania szachowe. Tym razem autor prezentuje najpiękniejsze kombinacje polskich szachistów. W "Czwartym kroku do szachowego mistrzostwa" zadania oparte są na: widełkach, podwójnym uderzeniu, związaniu, słabości ostatniej linii.

Justin Tan is an International Grandmaster who has represented Australia in numerous international events. He is currently based in the UK and was previously British under-21 champion, British blitz champion and joint second runner-up at the British Championship.

Justin has been a l.e4 specialist throughout his playing career and is recognised for his deep opening preparation, especially in the open games. He is a monthly columnist for ChessPublishing's section on 1.e4, where he publishes his analyses of key 1.e4 games and the latest trends.

Europe's youngest FIDE accredited trainer, IM Armin Juhasz, is an active player and a successful coach living in Budapest, Hungary. Born in 1998 he is currently 22 years of age and earned the IM title when 17. In 2016 he achieved his highest ELO of 2424. Armin has twice won the Hungarian Youth Championship.

In my first volume of the Anti-Sicilians, we will be examining the Rossolimo variation. The Sveshnikov and Classical Sicilians, where Black begins with 2 ... Nc6, have consistently been a popular way for Black to acquire counter-attacking chances straight from the opening. These openings are the favorites of many top level Grandmasters; none more so than Magnus Carlsen, who most famously fashioned the Sveshnikov Sicilian against Fabiano Caruana in the 2018 World Championship match. The Rossolimo variation with 3.Bb5 is the clearest indication that we are attempting to frustrate Black’s counterplay. By delaying opening the center, we can simply wait for Black to show us how he intends to continue before we make any big commitments. Most importantly, we have the positional threat of Bxc6, which Black has to be wary of if he himself tries to open the center too quickly. In nearly all variations our principal aim is to achieve rapid development, ensuring optimal conditions for a timely central break. In the main three systems (3 ... d6, 3 ... e6 and 3 ... g6), my multiple suggestions are based on the dual concepts of playing as actively as possible, whilst simultaneously frustrating Black’s ideals.

Half a century ago the first edition of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings was released, as a truly unique, ground-breaking tome. Such monumental work was a logical continuation to the Informant series which came to life a few years earlier. Chess Informant introduced a completely revolutionary system of chess signs, and also created the classification of chess openings, according to codes (ECO codes). Today Chess Informant’s ECO Codes and System of Signs are integral parts of the universal chess culture and heritage.

Over the years, and subsequent editions of five ECO tomes (A, B, C, D and E) all the greatest chess players and analysts contributed to the Encyclopaedias, each focusing on the sections which they were most acquainted with, producing astounding analyses and recommendations.

Eighteen years passed since the previous edition of the Encyclopaedia of Chess Openings - Volume B was released. We tried to keep all the major qualities of the previous ECO Volumes intact, but to make the book easier to read and browse through, especially when used as a source of reference. The material we gathered was so rich in details and nuances, so ultimately we decided to publish the ECO B Volume in two parts. We are positive that omitting any of the lines would be a terrible shame, so you will have the pleasure of reading and digesting the material in its completeness.

Finally, we are sure that the human touch should remain crucial, so all the members of the editorial crew gave their absolute best in researching, analysing, evaluating and suggesting lines of the greatest value and strength, thus allowing you to read the book and apply the lines in your own games with complete confidence.

ECO B - Part I contains detailed coverage of ECO codes 00-49

The first volume dealt with the Najdorf and Scheveningen variations, and it is now time to pay attention to three other extremely popular systems: the Taimanov, Kan and Richter-Rauzer variations. After careful consideration within the Thinkers Publishing team, we decided that it made sense to group these variations together. In particular, the first two are closely related and share the feature that, in both cases, Black plays …e7-e6 and …a7-a6 at an early stage. They typically have the idea of retaining more options for their king’s bishop by postponing …d7-d6 (or even omitting it entirely.) The bishop may go to b4 or c5 in different lines.

Książka Aleksieja Pawłowicza Sokolskiego (1908-1969), autora wielu publikacji, znanego mistrza gry praktycznej i trenera ZSRR, stawia sobie za zadanie pokazanie Czytelnikowi, jak uniknąć sprytnie zastawionych sieci i samemu skłonić przeciwnika do wpadnięcia w pułapkę. Opisuje typowe pułapki zdarzające się w debiucie, grze środkowej i w końcowej oraz pouczające krótkie partie. Książka adresowana jest do wszystkich miłośników szachów, niezależnie od poziomu gry.

„Co to jest pułapka?”

Pułapka w partii szachowej to interesujący, a nawet trochę zagadkowy obszar wciąż niedostatecznie zbadany, a jednocześnie interesujący dla szerokiego grona szachistów. Każda pułapka oznacza zawsze – zaskoczenie, oryginalny zamysł, błyskotliwą kombinację.

Znajomość pułapek, zwłaszcza debiutowych, jest pożyteczna, a nawet niezbędna. Przede wszystkim dlatego, aby uniknąć szybkiej przegranej po wpadnięciu w zasadzkę przygotowaną przez przeciwnika.

The Sicilian Defence is the most popular reply to 1 e4. With 1...c5 Black comes out fighting, immediately challenging any sense of a “natural white advantage”. Sicilian Defence players are often very well prepared theoretically and the tremendous dynamism of the Sicilian can often disturb their opponents. In this book, German FIDE master Jonas Hacker provides a complete repertoire for White when facing the Sicilian. The recommended systems are based on solid strategic considerations. The backbone of the repertoire is the line 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 d6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nf6 5 f3!? This is a perfect line to throw Najdorf and Dragon players off their stride. White will (usually) follow up with c2-c4 and establish a useful space advantage. Many of the other recommended lines are also based around the space-gaining c2-c4 advance providing cohesion across the whole repertoire.

In Opening Repertoire: Beating the Sicilian, Jonas Hacker guides the reader through the complexities of the Sicilian and carves out a repertoire for White. He examines all aspects of this highly complex opening and provides the reader with well-researched, fresh, and innovative analysis. Each annotated game has valuable lessons on how to play the opening and contains instructive commentary on typical middlegame plans.

- A complete repertoire for White against the Sicilian.

- A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method.

Jonas Hacker is a German FIDE Master. He has more than five years teaching experience and is a professional chess coach.

Grandmaster Peter Prohaszka is one of the top Hungarian players, crossing the 2600 level in 2014 at age 22. He won the U14 European Chess Championship in 2006. He won the gold medal on board one as a member of the Hungarian youth team which went on to win the U18 European Team Chess Championship in 2010. He achieved the grandmaster title at age 17 and has been a member of the Hungarian National Team.

One of his biggest achievements is winning the 2018 Benasque Chess Festival, one of the strongest annual open tournaments in Spain. He is currently studying in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). He represents Webster University, which has the best chess program in the country. At the 2019 Pan American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship, he captured the gold medal on board one, helping his team to a second-place finish.

"There are countless puzzle books available. However, it is very surprising that there is virtually almost none that gives a comprehensive overview with all of the frequent tactical motifs and themes that occur in practice. The ones that I am aware of are either largely incomplete, not systematic, without text, or old, and therefore the analysis contains lots of mistakes. The ambitious goal of this book is to fill this critical gap by addressing all of these issues.

Each of the 25 Chapters contains a thorough introduction with the games best showcasing the motif at hand. Next, the puzzle sections specifically aim to reinforce the reader’s pattern recognition. There are 365 training puzzles in total, and all of them have a 1-5 star value to show the level of difficulty. The solutions are given at the e nd of every chapter.

This book is dedicated to ambitious players who want to improve their game, as well as for coaches to help their students get to the next level.” - Peter Prohaszka

006 Key to Symbols

009 Foreword by Le Quang Liem

010 Introduction

PART I - Alternatives to the modern major lines

015 Chapter 1 - Questionable setups for Black

019 Chapter 2 - Bird’s Defense

031 Chapter 3 - Schliemann Defense

053 Chapter 4 - Cozio Defense

073 Chapter 5 - Smyslov Defense

091 Chapter 6 - Classical Defense

111 Chapter 7 - Steinitz Defense

145 Chapter 8 - Norwegian Variation

151 Chapter 9 - Averbakh Variation

PART II - Berlin Defense

173 Chapter 10 - 4.0-0: Sidelines on move 4

179 Chapter 11 - 4.0-0: Sidelines on move 5 and 6

201 Chapter 12 – 4.0-0: Black plays 7...Nf5

239 Chapter 13 – 4.0-0: Black plays 7...Nxe5

303 Chapter 14 - 4.d3: Sidelines on move 4

315 Chapter 15 - 4.d3: Black plays 4...d6

337 Chapter 16 - 4.d3: Black plays 4...Bc5

PART III - Ruy Lopez Open Defense

391 Chapter 17 - Sidelines on move 6 and 7

405 Chapter 18 - White plays 8.Nxe5

425 Chapter 19 - White plays 8.dxe5 (9...Bc5 and 9...Nc5)

469 Chapter 20 - White plays 8.dxe5 (9...Be7)

SPIS TREŚCI:

006 Key to Symbols

009 Foreword by Le Quang Liem

010 Introduction

PART I – Systems with ... Bc5

015 Chapter 1 – Moller Defense

057 Chapter 2 – Archangelsk Defense

PART II – Closed Ruy Lopez

105 Chapter 3 – Rare Lines

135 Chapter 4 – Zaitsev Variation

173 Chapter 5 – Chigorin Variation

201 Chapter 6 – Breyer Variation

225 Chapter 7 – Anti-Marshall

PART III – Modern Line with d3

287 Chapter 8 – Rare Lines

297 Chapter 9 – Main Line