The Modernized Anti-Sicilians - Volume 1

The Anti-Sicilians have invariably been a popular choice at all levels of the game. Analysis of this opening in previous literature has rarely been extensive due to the misconception that Anti-Sicilians are simplistic and thus, easy to play by hand. While maintaining the ideals of straightforward plans and digestible variations, this series of volumes will attempt to integrate Anti-Sicilians into mainstream theory with a particular focus on negating Blacks attempts to achieve any significant activity. This first volume provides significant coverage of the Rossolimo variation perhaps the most pertinent example of how an Anti-Sicilian has emerged to become arguably even more popular than its counterpart, 3.d4 after 2Nc6. With a particular emphasis on analysing multiple alternatives within each critical variation, this book should appeal to anyone wishing to update and expand their knowledge and understanding of the fashionable Rossolimo.