The Chigorin Defence According to Morozevich: A World Class Player on the Opening He Made Popular

Alexander Morozevich, one of the strongest and most popular chess players in the world, has almost single-handedly transformed this half-forgotten opening with a shady reputation into a ready-to-use weapon for chess players who like a dynamic game with active piece play. In this highly personal book Morozevich reveals the ideas behind his pet lines and presents instructive material from more than 50 previously unpublished games against top grandmasters. He not only makes a popular chess opening more accessible, but also helps you to develop a dynamic playing style.

"A fantastic book, full of spirit, fascinating (and often original) analyses, incredible games, and honest appraisals by one of the world’s best players." -- IM Jeremy Silman

"Not only a good opening book, and a beautiful collection of games, but it also gives deeper insight into the more general question of how top players study openings." -- ChessVibes.com

"Unlike some opening manuals, Morozevich makes no outlandish claims for his pet variation." -- David R.Sands, The Washington Times