Easy Guide to the Najdorf [Paperback]

Tony Kosten (Author)

Book Description

Series: Easy Guide | Publication Date: December 1, 1999

This ground-breaking book explains not only the theory, but also the important concepts behind the popular Najdorf, one of the sharpest lines of the Sicilian Defence.

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The Najdorf has always been one of the sharpest lines of the Sicilian Defense. Fearless, attacking play is usually rewarded, while even the smallest slip by either side can be immediately fatal. In this ground-breaking book Tony Kosten explains not only the theory, but also the important concepts behind this popular opening. Written by an experienced Najdorf expert, this guide covers all of White's main replies and explains an opening played by World Champions Fischer and Kasparov. Everyman's Easy Guide series represents a new approach to chess openings books: just enough detail and just enough explanation to enable readers to play an opening with confidence, without months of memorizing theory: the easy way to master a chess opening. (5 3/4 x 8, 128 pages, illustrations)

About the Author

Grandmaster Tony Kosten is one of the most successful players on the European circuit, with dozens of international tournament victories to his credit. He has lived in France for many years and was captain of the French team at the 1996 Olympiad.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Everyman Chess; 1st edition (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857445295
• ISBN-13: 978-1857445299
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,367,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Repertoire Book, May 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Easy Guide to the Najdorf (Paperback)

This book covers all of White's major responses and does a very good job of providing a workable Black repertoire. I especially liked his recommendation against 6. Bg5 (7...Nc6!?), sidestepping the voluminous theory of the Poisoned Pawn, Polugaevsky, Main Line etc. This book compares favorably with Danny King's "Winning with the Najdorf" which is wordier (useful for patzers like me) and has a nice historical introduction. Many of the recommendations are similar but the theory in Kosten's book is up to date. One small quibble: the cover says the book is written by a "Najdorf expert" but Kosten explicitly disclaims being an "expert" in the Najdorf, whatever that means, in the Preface. This book is a good place to start for those trying to take up this challenging but always interesting opening. If you don't like Kosten's recommendations, you can always supplement with the 2-volume "Complete Najdorf" set authored by Nunn and Gallagher.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 2002 and time is runing out..., June 25, 2002

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Edwin Carcao Guerra (Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Easy Guide to the Najdorf (Paperback)

June 2002: Time is gone for this book; new variation are being played on tournaments and update information is need it. I bought this book in 1999 and it was really helpful but it seems like new book are demanded . Nevertheless if you are a Najdorf lover then you will enjoy the games and the strategic ideas. Enjoy.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Smart choice for amateur players, July 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Easy Guide to the Najdorf (Paperback)

This book represent good start point to understand and successfully use the Najdorf Sicilian. The author reach the goal and wrote simple but understandable book which is the smart choice for amateur players with ELO around 2150 points. Of course if you want more details about Najdorf Sicilian you should try some other book.