Hansen: Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening: Vol.2 1.d4 d5 Holz The Sicilian Defence is the

The Sicilian Defence is the most widely played chess opening

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but can also be used as an independent textbook for all those who already know the rules of chess (including castling

but are written in an unvarnished and credible manner

all the basic checkmates are explained clearly and carefully

Hansen: Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening: Vol.2 1.d4 d5 Holz The Sicilian Defence is theEverybody wants to win fast, preferably straight out of the chess opening. This book is a collection of games played by top players in which either White or Black wins in 15 moves or less either a result of blunders, an accumulation of mistakes or brilliant chess tactics. Through the study of the games in this volume, you will improve your opening play, opening repertoire, strategies and tactical ability. The chess openings covered in this volume are: