The Sicilian Sveshnikov: Essentials (Black Repertoire)

By Theo van Stratum

A Black repertoire built around the Sicilian Sveshnikov (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 e5), one of the sharpest and most thoroughly analysed systems in the entire Sicilian. Covers the main tabiya after 6.Ndb5 d6 7.Bg5 a6 8.Na3 b5, both of its principal continuations (9.Nd5 and 9.Bxf6), the alternative move order with an immediate 7.Nd5, and how to meet the calmer option of White simply trading off with 6.Nxc6 rather than entering the main theoretical battle.