{"product_id":"fighting-the-anti-sicilians-richard-palliser","title":"Fighting the Anti-Sicilians - Richard Palliser","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 254 pages, Everyman Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sicilian Defence is by far Black's most popular answer to 1 e4 at all levels of chess. The reason is easy to understand: from the very first move Black unbalances the position and can play for a win without needing to take unjustified risks. This is particularly the case with the Open Sicilians, where Black can take comfort in the fact that his superior pawn structure ensures control of the centre and excellent long term chances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaced this with type of problem, along with the fact that many Open Sicilians carry with them a massive build-up of opening theory, it's unsurprising that many White players prefer to avoid the Open Sicilian altogether, preferring one of the many ‘Anti-Sicilians' lines on offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichard Palliser is an International Master and the editor of CHESS Magazine. In 2006 he became co-British Rapidplay Champion and in 2019 finished third in the British Championship. He has established a reputation as a skilled chess writer and written many works for Popular Chess, including the bestselling The Complete Chess Workout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everyman Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49172650950810,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0485\/7836\/3546\/files\/fighting-the-anti-sicilians-9781857445206_xlg.jpg?v=1788466371","url":"https:\/\/chess4less.com\/products\/fighting-the-anti-sicilians-richard-palliser","provider":"Chess4Less","version":"1.0","type":"link"}