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This Grandmaster Repertoire: 1.e4 vs The Sicilian I by Parimarjan Negi is an English-language paperback chess book for ambitious players building a White repertoire against the Sicilian Defence. As part of the Grandmaster Repertoire series, it focuses on one of the most important opening battlegrounds in practical chess, with special attention to the Najdorf and the key line 6.Bg5.
What this book covers
Parimarjan Negi concentrates on the Sicilian from White’s side and develops a repertoire built around main-line play. The book goes beyond a simple theory survey, combining established lines with fresh ideas in sharp variations, including the famous Poisoned Pawn.
That makes it a useful study tool for players who want to understand critical positions more deeply and prepare a serious tournament repertoire rather than rely on basic opening notes.
About the author
Parimarjan Negi is the author of this volume in the Grandmaster Repertoire series.
Edition details
- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Pages: 360
- Publication date: 4 February 2015
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-39-8
If you are looking for a focused book on 1.e4 against the Sicilian Defence, this volume offers a structured repertoire for opening study, repertoire building and tournament preparation.
Key details
- Product type: paperback chess book
- Series: Grandmaster Repertoire
- Author: Parimarjan Negi
- Opening focus: 1.e4 against the Sicilian Defence
- Main variation: Najdorf Sicilian
- Key line: 6.Bg5
- Language: English
- ISBN: 978-1-906552-39-8
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