The Classical Sicilian - A Timeless Counterattacking Weapon, S.P. Sethuraman (English)
The Classical Sicilian has stood the test of time as one of the most principled and fighting defences against 1.e4. With its rich history spanning world championship matches and modern elite tournaments, this opening remains a favourite among players who seek a dynamic, counterattacking approach without venturing into extreme theoretical battles like the Najdorf or Sveshnikov.
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CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Various Options & Sidelines on Move 6
- Sidelines
- Find key moves
- Repertoire Training
- Practice Positions
- The 6.h3 System
- 6.h3
- Find key moves
- Repertoire Training
- Practice Positions
- The 6.f3 System
- 6.f3
- Find key moves
- Repertoire Training
- Practice Positions
- The 6.Bc4 System
- 6.Bc4 Qb6 Sidelines
- 6.Bc4 Qb6 7.Nb3
- Find key moves
- Repertoire Training
- Practice Positions
- The Main Line with 6. Bg5 (Rauzer Variation)
- 6.Bg5 e6 Sidelines
- 6.Bg5 with 7.Qd3 Setups
- 6.Bg5 e6 7.Qd2 a6 8.0-0-0 Bd7 – Rare 9th-Move Sidelines
- 6.Bg5 e6 7.Qd2 a6 8.0-0-0 Bd7 9.f3 – The English Attack Setup
- 6.Bg5 e6 7.Qd2 a6 8.0-0-0 Bd7 9.f4 & Sidelines
- The Ultimatum - 10.Nf3
- Find key moves
- Repertoire Training
- Text
- Practice Positions
- Model Games, Exercises & Analysis
- Kokarev - Demchenko
- Balakrishnan - Stremavicius
- Yoo - Maghsoodhloo
- Gurel - Shevchenko
- Adhiban - Maghsoodhloo
- Rogers - Shabalov
- Deepan - Aravind
- Model Games
- Exercises
- Outro
- Analysis
PROPERTIES
| Language: | English |
| Level: | advanced, tournament player, professional |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum: | Computer: Dual Core |
Recommended: | Processor: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore) |
ChessBase Account: | Internet access and modern web browser, e.g. Chrome, Edge, Safari. |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2025 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Sethuraman, S.P. |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Advanced, Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2025 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Sethuraman, S.P. |
