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Easy Guide to the Sveshnikov Sicilian Paperback – July 1, 2000

by Jacob Aagaard (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
All chess players need a reliable defense to 1 e4, preferably one that is fun to play and provides real winning chances. The Sveshnikov Sicilian fits the bill perfectly. Black's active piece-play compensates for his damaged pawn-structure, making for an exciting battle. To play the Sveshnikov well requires a good understanding of the themes, and a moderate amount of concrete knowledge. This Easy Guide supplies just that. Once you have read this book you will be ready to start playing and winning with the Sveshnikov. This guide, which is part of Everyman's Easy Guide series, includes enough information and understanding to enable the reader to play the Sveshnikov with confidence. It provides a sound and dynamic system, supported at the highest levels by Kramnik and Shirov and a complete repertoire for Black in the mainline Sicilian.
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  1. Print length
    144 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    UNKNO
  4. Publication date
    July 1, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1857442806
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1857442809
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All chess players need a reliable defense to 1 e4, preferably one that is fun to play and provides real winning chances. The Sveshnikov Sicilian fits the bill perfectly. Black's active piece-play compensates for his damaged pawn-structure, making for an exciting battle. To play the Sveshnikov well requires a good understanding of the themes, and a moderate amount of concrete knowledge. This Easy Guide supplies just that. Once you have read this book you will be ready to start playing and winning with the Sveshnikov. This guide, which is part of Everyman's Easy Guide series, includes enough information and understanding to enable the reader to play the Sveshnikov with confidence. It provides a sound and dynamic system, supported at the highest levels by Kramnik and Shirov and a complete repertoire for Black in the mainline Sicilian. (5 3/4 x 8 1/4, 144 pages, diagrams)

About the Author

Jacob Aagaard is a young International Master from Denmark who has carved out a deserved reputation as a diligent and outspoken chess author. His earlier opening manuals, such as Dutch Stonewall and Easy Guide to the Sveshnikov Sicilian, have been widely admired for the clarity of their approach.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ UNKNO; First Edition (July 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1857442806
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1857442809
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
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  • A. Ali
    4.0 out of 5 stars Clear and up-to-date Coverage
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2000
    This up-to-date treatment of the Sveshnikov includes a well-written 19-page introduction to the ideas and plans for both sides in this opening. The coverage is comprehensive, balanced and easy to digest, and all this in the space of 144 pages.
    Another recent book on the Sveshnikov is the one by McDonald. McDonald has more coverage of the Bird/Larsen line while Aagaard has more coverage of the 7.Nd5 line. In their coverage of the main lines, however, the two books seem to be comparable in detail and references to contemporary games. Aagaard perhaps gives more game refernces and analysis since he save on space that would otherwise go on notes to complete games. However some players prefer complete games to be cited (as McDonald does) to see the course games employing a particular opening are likely to follow. The book by Aagaard has to be used in conjunction with a database and/or Informants. My opinion is a player should have both books, though I slightly prefer Aagaard because of the structure and format.
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  • Kelly K. Patterson
    5.0 out of 5 stars How every opening book should be organized
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2011
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    This is a perfectly organized book ... a brief intro to the particular variation of the opening/defense ... then a discussion of the most common pawn positions you will encounter ... then a break down of 'piece position', that is, where pieces should be, various paths they will likely take, and what their important duties are (such as, what the dark-squared bishop should do, what squares it should try to get to or help defend, etc) ... outstanding organization and explanations of the concepts in the opening ...

    i wish every chess opening book was organized like this ... it is a clear and concise way to learn what the duties of various pieces are and what you should be looking for and striving for ... while other openings books give this information it is usually spread out in dribs and drabs in the many example games used throughout the book ... not very convenient for learns or reference ...

    the example games are very good and to the point ... typically the first 10 to 12 moves are not included (since they are the standard opening sequence so why waste space) and a diagram of the beginning position starts the example ... a good method in one way in that it saves space and allows for more examples ... the con to the method is that the repeated 'muscle memory' exercise of making the opening moves over and over as you work thru the examples is missing ... so six of one etc ... but it's not too difficult to flip to the main line and go from there ... also includes a 'silly moves' that amateurs will run into while trying to play this opening against the 'less educated' ... this is a good inclusion since most openings books are designed only to discuss the common responses and not to responses an amateur is going to see and the best response to those 'out of book' moves .. excellent feature ...

    can't say enough good things about this book ... the sveshnikov is a very popular line in the sicilian and altho the book is from 2000 still an up-to-date reference for the opening ...
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  • Arnel
    5.0 out of 5 stars How a book about chess openings should be written...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2000
    This book pefectly illustrates how a chess opening book should be written. It starts with a chapter that explains typical plans and structures arising from the Sveshnikov. The best part of this introductory chapter is the explanation by the author on where the different pieces are best placed ,what piece exchange to be avoided and what piece exchange is favorable. For example, the chapter states that black should generally avoid an opposite colored bishop positions; and it si favorable for black to exchange her dark colored bishop for a knight. Needless to say, reading this chapter alone will significantly improve your knowledge of the Sveshnikov.
    The next chapters give enough theories and grandmaster games. If you read the introductory chapter and grasp the ideas, memorizing the variations becomes a lot easier. Of course, the author continues to give the ideas behind the variations which also help a lot to retain the variations in your head.
    If you feel that you are comfortable playing positions with structures like f7,f6,e5,d6, with the king uncastled, then Sveshnikov may be a good opening choice to be added to your opening repertoire, and if you do decide to play the Sveshnikov, this book is a must. This is better than the chessbase training program with the same subject.
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  • Paul Beach
    5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy successor
    Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2001
    This book is a worthy successor to Krasenkov's 6-year-old book. It is not as "complete", especially when it comes to early divergences, but has all the latest moves (of course) and is much easier to find your way around. To the credit of a young writer, Aagaard lays his opinions on the line with plenty of exclamation marks, so that one doesn't have to get right to the end of lines to see which one is preferred. This is better than the usual run of opening books.
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  • Bulent Oztemel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks for a very useful chess book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2014
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    Thanks. I had already read a few books of the writer. He maintains the high level in this book. I believe it will become one of my highly appreciated books in the years ahead. The book has met all my expectations.
    Thank you again
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