Starting Out: the c3 Sicilian: Dazzle your Opponents!

The c3 Sicilian is a logical and sensible way of meeting Black's most popular defence to 1 e4. With his second move White sets about constructing a strong pawn centre and cleverly sidesteps the labyrinth of opening theory associated with open Sicilians. Positions that are reached can be either tactical or positional in nature, and the c3 Sicilian particularly appeals to players who enjoy open positions with active piece play and clear objectives for both sides. In this book, c3 Sicilian expert John Emms goes back to basics: he explains in depth the reasoning behind the critical early moves something that is often neglected and uses instructive games to demonstrate key plans for both White and Black. Everyman Chess'sStarting Outseries has firmly established itself as the leading guide to studying openings for up-and-coming players. Thesebooks are distinguished by their easy-to-read layout, the lucid explanations of the fundamentals, and the abundance of notes, tips and warnings to help the reader absorb vital ideas.Starting Outopening books are ideal for enthusiastic chess players who have little experience of the openings in question and who wish to appreciate the essential principles behind them. *Written by a well-known c3 Sicilian specialist *All the main lines are covered *Ideal for improvers, club players and tournament playersEmms, John is the author of 'Starting Out: the c3 Sicilian: Dazzle your Opponents!', published 2008 under ISBN 9781857445701 and ISBN 1857445708.