DE LA VILLA - Dismantling the Sicilian

VIGORITO - The Sicilian Dragon

Bon, voilà du plus animé Avec le Dragon, il y a deux bons conseils à toujours garder en mémoire : si vous voulez le jouer, ne jouez que ça (celui-ci est de Tiviakov, qui sait de quoi il parle) ; et si vous voulez le jouer, lisez tout ce qui sort sur le sujet (celui-là est de moi, mais je crois que personne ne le contestera). Car la créature est multiforme, et elle change vite : ce deuxième volume de la série Chess Developments, qui fait le point sur toutes les lignes chaudes de l'attaque yougoslave, est donc le bienvenu..

The Four Knights Variation is a variation of the Sicilian Defense that most often occurs after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6. It’s a good choice for all types of players – whether you’re an aggressive player who wants to attack your opponents or a more defensive player who prefers a slow and positional game, the Four Knights Variation is the right choice for you.

Learning to play the Four Knights Variation of the Sicilian Defense is not only beneficial for adding a powerful opening to your repertoire but can also improve your general chess understanding and knowledge. By studying this opening, players can learn about important concepts such as pawn structures, piece activity, and the importance of controling the center. Furthermore, the Four Knights Variation often leads to complex and tactical positions, which can help players improve their calculation skills and ability to recognize key tactical patterns on the board. All in all, mastering this opening can help players become more well-rounded chess players. 223 pages