The Sicilian Defense is one of chess’s most complex openings, but you don’t need to memorize endless theory to fight back! Learn three high-scoring Anti-Sicilians—the Grand Prix Attack, Alapin Variation, and Smith-Morra Gambit—and discover which one best matches your playing style.
The Sicilian Defense needn’t be reserved for grandmasters only! This revealing guide unveils the statistically highest scoring lines for Black and White at club level. Includes suggestions for different playing styles and time controls as well as crushing variations you've never heard of!
Eliminate all doubt about your ability to learn any chess opening now. The best chess openings all adhere to sound opening principles, and the Sicilian Dragon is no exception.
In fact, if you are a beginner, you will likely do a better job learning the more complicated openings than an intermediate or higher-rated player. The best way to learn anything is with a beginner's mind; as a beginner, you already have one.
Take up the Powerful Closed Sicilian
Are you looking for a way around the swamp of theory making up the Open Sicilian? The Closed Sicilian allows you to bypass razor-sharp lines of theory without sacrificing your winning chances.
Finally, you can learn a system to take down the powerful Sicilian Defense that won’t give you a headache or stress you out.