The Modernized Sveshnikov (Paperback)

Robert Ris

ISBN 10: 9492510839 / ISBN 13: 9789492510839

Published by Thinkers Publishing, 2020

About this Item

Paperback. The Sveshnikov is undeniably one of the most dynamic and aggressive Sicilians available these days.Most recently, it was made popular again by World Champion Magnus Carlsen in his match against Fabiano Caruana at the end of 2018. The main lines lead to complex positions, and a deep knowledge and understanding of the opening is a real necessity for any player who wishes to enter this battlefield. Our author, Robert Ris, focuses on all the current developments, highlighting the most important and instructive games from recent years, using his own over-the board experiences. Ris is well known for his theoretical knowledge and overall opening expertise. And we are quite convinced that he provides Sicilian players with an up-to date arsenal for playing the Sveshnikov. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Modernized Sveshnikov (Paperback)
• Publisher: Thinkers Publishing
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9492510839
• ISBN 13: 9789492510839
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The Sveshnikov is undeniably one of the most dynamic and aggressive Sicilians available these days. 

Most recently, it was made popular again by World Champion Magnus Carlsen in his match against Fabiano Caruana at the end of 2018. The main lines lead to complex positions, and a deep knowledge and understanding of the opening is a real necessity for any player who wishes to enter this battlefield. Our author, Robert Ris, focuses on all the current developments, highlighting the most important and instructive games from recent years, using his own over-the board experiences. Ris is well known for his theoretical knowledge and overall opening expertise. And we are quite convinced that he provides Sicilian players with an up-to date arsenal for playing the Sveshnikov.

About the Author

Robert Ris (1988) is an International Master from Amsterdam. He has represented The Netherlands in various international youth events, but lately his playing activities are limited to league games. Nowadays he is full-time chess professional, focusing on teaching in primary schools, coaching talented youngsters and giving online lessons to students all around the world. He has recorded several well received DVDs for ChessBase. Since 2015 he has been the organizer of the Dutch Rapid Championships. This is his third book for Thinkers Publishing, his first two on general chess improvement 'Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player', being widely appraised by the press and his audience.