| The Lazy Man's Sicilian: Attack and Surprise White with the Basman-Sale Variation Contributor(s): Giddins, Steve (Author), Bronznik, Valeri (Author) |
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ISBN: 905691605X ISBN-13: 9789056916053 Publisher: New in Chess OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Games & Activities | Chess |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 5.74" W x 8.69" (0.74 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Basman-Sale Variation is a relatively unexplored weapon for Black in the Sicilian Defence. After the perfectly normal moves 1.e4 c5, 2. Nf3 e6, 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Black lashes out with 4 Bc5 English IM Michael Basman and Croatian IM Srdjan Sale were the pioneers of this cunning chess opening system. The advantages are clear: it is surprising, aggressive and easy to learn. Compared to the complexity of mainstream Sicilian variations it requires little theoretical preparation, while you don t run excessive risks. That is why The Lazy Man s Sicilian is ideal for club players who don t have much time to study opening theory (or are not too fond of hard work anyway). This easily accessible and up-to-date book offers everything you need to get started with the Basman-Sale Variation. In well-organized chapters it describes the history and underlying ideas of the variation and explains the pawn-structures, the strategies and the tactical themes. What s more, if you play the Basman-Sale system, there is plenty of room for your own creativity as well " |
