{"product_id":"kings-anti-sicilians-for-black-a-black-repertoire-to-complete-kings-kalashnikov-hardcover","title":"King's Anti-Sicilians for Black: A Black Repertoire to Complete King's Kalashnikov - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel King\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis opening manual completes the Black repertoire against the Sicilian that uses the Kalashnikov as the main line. When possible, Black will opt for the adventurous moves 1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 e5, covered in the book King's Kalashnikov. But if you play 1... c5 you must be ready for all those lines where White declines to play an Open Sicilian. In this volume King provides you with a repertoire against the so-called Anti-Sicilians, including the Rossolimo, the Alapin and the Grand Prix Attack. Other less frequently played variations such as the Morra and the Wing Gambit, are covered as well. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster Daniel King has played the Sicilian for over forty years and his clear explanations and practical approach will help you achieve your own successes. Additionally, there is a selection of annotated model games by grandmasters such as Magnus Carlsen, Anish Giri, as well as King himself, which demonstrate how the recommendations are applied in real games.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two volumes provide a compact and versatile repertoire for Black, focusing on the most important lines, and always aiming for dynamic middlegame play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel King is an English chess grandmaster, coach, journalist, and broadcaster. He has authored dozens of chess books and courses on a range of topics, including opening preparation and the historical biography of Sultan Khan. His PowerPlay YouTube channel is a must-see destionation for chess players interested in elite chess events, chess book reviews and those who want to improve their game. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 9.34 x 6.95 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 27, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47564131008733,"sku":"9789083434988","price":35.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/9EzKJKa8OY9789083434988.webp?v=1773285435","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/kings-anti-sicilians-for-black-a-black-repertoire-to-complete-kings-kalashnikov-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}