Grandmaster Repertoire 18 - La Siciliana Sveshnikov (tapa dura), de Vassilios Kotronias

Grandmaster Repertoire 18 - The Sicilian Sveshnikov by Vassilios Kotronias is a hardcover chess repertoire book that focuses on one of the sharpest branches of the Sicilian Defence and presents it as a practical modern repertoire for Black.

What this book covers

The Sveshnikov Variation has long appealed to ambitious club players and top-level competitors because it leads to active play from the very first moves. Kotronias examines the system in depth, setting out the key ideas, typical plans and practical ways to use it in tournament play.

This makes it a useful choice for players, coaches and advanced amateurs who want to add the Sveshnikov to their repertoire or bring structure to what they already know about the opening.

About the author

Vassilios Kotronias is a nine-time Greek champion and an important figure in Greek chess, both as a player and as a coach. The book reflects his experience in opening preparation.

Edition details

• Author: Vassilios Kotronias
• Title: Grandmaster Repertoire 18 - The Sicilian Sveshnikov
• Binding: Hardcover
• Page count: 440
• Publication date: 6 August 2014
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-93-4

Key details

• Product type: hardcover chess book
• Model: Grandmaster Repertoire 18
• Opening focus: The Sicilian Sveshnikov
• Opening family: Sicilian Defence
• Content type: chess repertoire book
• Binding: hardcover edition
• Page count: 440
• ISBN: 978-1-907982-93-4