Opening Repertoire: The Sicilian Taimanov

The Sicilian Taimanov (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nc6) is a very flexible Black system in the Sicilian Defence developed by Mark Taimanov.It is characterised by the development of the g8-knight on e7, often along with a quick ...b7-b5.The Taimanov often leads to tense, dynamic position which are ripe in counterattacking possibilities.In Opening Repertoire: The Sicilian Taimanov, highly experienced chess author and coach Nigel Davies guides the reader through the complexities of the Taimanov and carves out a repertoire for Black.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.There are also suggestions for countering White’s “anti-Sicilian” tries thus creating an entire repertoire to meet 1 e4. * A complete repertoire for Black against 1 e4. * A question and answer approach provides an excellent study method. * All key variations analysed in detail.