{"product_id":"the-sicilian-taimanov-plaskett","title":"The Sicilian Taimanov - James Plaskett","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 144 pages, Chess Press 1997\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sicilian Taimanov (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 d4 cxd4 4 Nxd4 Nc6) is one of Blacks most flexible ways of meeting 1 e4. It leads to the kind of tense, dynamic positions that appeal to players with counter-attacking inclinations, such as Judit Polgar, Joe Lautier and Vasily Ivanchuk. Indeed, Bobby Fischer turned to the Taimanov in the decisive game of his famous match with Boris Spassky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book Grandmaster James Plaskett explains the strategy and tactics of this popular variation. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas, so that the readers can quickly and confidently start to use the Sicilian Taimanov in their own games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eritten by a leading expert on the Sicilian Taimanov, former British Champion James Plaskett\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the basic elements, strategies and tactics for both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an accessible, digestible blend of explanatory and theoretical material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides everything you need to know to start playing the opening straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41671817199770,"sku":"6950","price":31.38,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0485\/7836\/3546\/products\/IMG_4427.jpg?v=1645531018","url":"https:\/\/chess4less.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-sicilian-taimanov-plaskett","provider":"Chess4Less","version":"1.0","type":"link"}