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Play the 2 c3 Sicilian

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This is both a repertoire book for white, and also a complete guide, written with passion by two authors who are both enthusiastic exponents. It presents an honest and detailed account of the theory of the 2 c3 Sicilian, a line many Sicilian Defense players loathe facing. Obviously anyone taking up the opening with white will require this book, but also players of the black side of the Sicilian will find it required reading, because of the extensive original analysis it contains. Well done Gambit for keeping alive the traditional objective openings book when the search for truth is paramount.

i bought this book on ebay for 16 dollars. I don't know what universe in which it is worth $150, but no one should have to pay that much for a chess book. If it is really so rare/sought after then the publisher should reprint it. Otherwise, i recommend you check ebay before laying down a car payment for this book.

whats going on here, this is a gambit book!

I have some problems with the accuracy of the analysis.

p 110 6.dxc5 'this represent s in our opinion the most promising continuations'

thats true if black is not familar with the idea that he must push the kingside pawns almst immediately. but thats not even the point. I expected much more detailed variations, certainly more than just 2 pages! of coverage on something they consider the best try. Really I could have done better with my sister on that part than these two 'experts'..thats not a joke either

page 168

13.qh4 qe2 14.bd2 this is important var. for white from a theoretical point of view to getting the advantage with c3 agaisnt nf6. overall this was very skimpy and the analysis was nothing you couldnt figure out by yourself with even an out of date database.

conclusions: these guys are either saving the good analysis for tournaments (highly likely) or are too lazy to look at the position deeper. You can save you money for the next edition.