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The Sicilian Sozin

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I think this book is a fruit of combination between human intelligence and computer database. The auther gives profound analysis on every possible line of sozin and velimirovich attack, and you'll find many interesting ideas hidden in the GM games. The assessment of positons and lines is very objective, which distinguishes this one from "winning with xx" books, where authers don't mind giving wrong assessment on purpose.
In short, this book is a MUST if you are a FIDE titled player and play sicilian with either color. On the other hand, if you just want to grasp the general idea of Bc4 lines, you may be embarrassed, because the author tends to give only concrete lines.

This book is the best guide to the Fischer-Sozin Attack that you will find anywhere, and it is the most up-to-date. You will be well equipped to tackle the Najdorf Sicilian after reading this book.

Also, if you plan to play the Velimirovic Attack against classical variations of the the Sicilian, this book is again an excellent guide from a leading GM proponent of the system.