Playing 1.e4: French Defence and Sicilian Sidelines

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Quality Chess Europe
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1-78483-071-7
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Year: 2018
Language: English

$32.99

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Developing an effective repertoire with 1.e4 requires extensive research, mixed with fine judgement and a good deal of creativity. In this, the second of three volumes, GM John Shaw turns the analytical spotlight on the French Defence, advocating his own favourite weapon for White, the Tarrasch Variation. The final part of the book begins the mammoth task of tackling the Sicilian Defence, by considering a number of rare but tricky options available to Black in this opening.

Just like the previous volume in the series, this book is based upon a foundation of tried and tested main lines, boosted by a number of innovative suggestions that will cause no end of trouble to your opponents. The repertoire is completed by a third volume, which covers the main lines of the Sicilian.


About the Author

John Shaw is a grandmaster and three-time Scottish Champion.