Starting Out: Closed Sicilian

The Closed Sicilian is an ideal weapon for chess players who wish for an aggressive way to attack the Sicilian. This CD examines this popular opening at a fundamental level, presenting the early moves and ideas for both sides, explaining the reasoning behind them.

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If you've enjoyed reading our chess books, wait until you've seen what's on this CD! Everyman Chess are delighted to be able to provide you with "Starting Out: Closed Sicilian" in a format ideal for computer viewing. This will enable you to link to all the chess games, commentary and text from the original book, and replay and interact with the moves easily onscreen. In addition we also present you with the complete book in pdf format. The Closed Sicilian is an ideal weapon for players who wish for an aggressive way to attack the Sicilian but have neither the time nor the inclination to learn the seemingly endless mountains of opening theory associated with Open Sicilians. White's play is logical and the basic strategies are simple to master, while the deliberate and slow burning attack on Black's king appeals to many. In "Starting Out: Closed Sicilian", Richard Palliser examines this popular opening at a fundamental level, presenting the vital early moves and ideas for both sides and taking care to explain the reasoning behind them. It is written by an opening expert. It concentrates on the key principles of the Closed Sicilian. It is ideal for the improving player.