Playing the Sveshnikov

An Active Repertoire

Milos Pavlovic author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Quality Chess UK LLP

Published:1st Jun '23

Should be back in stock very soon

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This book offers a thorough exploration of the Sveshnikov opening, providing insights and strategies for effective play, making Playing the Sveshnikov a valuable resource for chess enthusiasts.

The Playing the Sveshnikov book delves into the intricacies of the Sicilian Sveshnikov opening, which emerges after the moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5. This opening is celebrated for its robust principles of rapid development and control over central space. Extensive practical testing and analysis over the decades have validated the theoretical soundness of Black's approach, making it a favored choice for both club players and elite grandmasters due to its dynamic counterattacking potential.

Authored by Serbian chess grandmaster Milos Pavlovic, who has dedicated his career to mastering the Sveshnikov, this book serves as an invaluable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this opening. With his wealth of experience as a player and trainer, Pavlovic offers readers a comprehensive repertoire for Black in the Sveshnikov, along with secondary recommendations tailored to counter specific key variations.

The Playing the Sveshnikov book is rich with top-tier analysis, fresh ideas, and insightful explanations. It equips players with the necessary tools to learn and apply the Sveshnikov effectively, ensuring they can navigate its complexities with confidence and success. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this guide is designed to elevate your game and enhance your strategic understanding of this dynamic opening.

"The ideas Pavlovic presents are usually profound and well-developed, but the analysis sometimes contain gaps. There is also no afterword or summary, which makes the choice of the variations discussed seem arbitrary. Nevertheless, that is only a blemish that does not detract from the power of the book, which offers nice surprise weapons in addition to a repertoire… All in all, a nice book for both those who already play the Sveshnikov and want to know more about it, and those who are considering playing the opening, but don't have a theoretical basis yet." -- Zyon Kollen, www.schaaksite.nl

ISBN: 9781784831813

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 672g

360 pages