Daniel King

King's Kalashnikov Sicilian: A Dynamic Black Repertoire for Club Players Daniel King

Even in the Sicilian Defense, one of most popular and well-developed chess openings, it is possible to surprise your opponent at move four! With the Kalashnikov Variation, Black forces the opponent to make a difficult decision at the very beginning. It all starts with a Black pawn, kicking White's knight off the central d4-square. This push will lead the game into an uncharted, wild frontier where your flexible development, the abundance of attacking options and superior preparation will leave your opponent bewildered and totally out of their element. Grandmaster Daniel King knows what it takes to play the Sicilian with success, and his articulate explanations and practical approach to playing and learning will help you score your own Sicilian victories. This course has everything you need to battle 1.e4 with a dangerous weapon. It covers all Kalashnikov main lines thoroughly. It has well-annotated master games that show the concept in practical settings and give you attacking ideas for your games. And it explains how to punish the sidelines you will likely face in club and online play, allowing you to reach a superior position by move ten!