Grandmaster Repertoire – 1.e4 vs The Sicilian I

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Grandmaster Repertoire – 1.e4 vs The Sicilian I Ever since its inception in 2008, the Grandmaster

Repertoire series has produced some of the world’s best opening books, but an elite repertoire with

1.e4 has always been missing – until now.

Parimarjan Negi

In this, the second volume of the Grandmaster Repertoire – 1.e4 series, Indian superstar Parimarjan

Negi tackles the fearsome Sicilian Najdorf, presenting his own world-class repertoire with 6.Bg5.

Building on a foundation of tried-and-tested main lines, the author unveils a wealth of new ideas

against the Poisoned Pawn and other critical variations, making this an essential addition to the

library of every ambitious player.

1.e4 vs The Sicilian I

Parimarjan Negi is a former child prodigy who is the second-youngest player of all time to obtain

the Grandmaster title. He was Asian Champion in 2012, and played on Board 1 for the Indian team

which won bronze medals at the Tromsø 2014 Olympiad.

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Negi’s book is absolutely stunning. My jaw kept dropping at the attacking ideas that Negi exposes in

this book. Just as in his previous book on the Caro-Kann & French, there is that beautiful mix of

computer analysis, database research (including correspondence games) and superb insight that

makes it a real learning experience as well as a super-GM repertory.

Parimarjan Negi

The younger generation tends to depend more on the computer. At the level they are now, why not

add another dimension by reading more, I try to say, at least when you have great authors like

Parimarjan Negi. His books on the Sicilian are absolutely fabulous.

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These days with stronger and stronger engines one might question the need for opening books, but

this would be a mistake. While the strongest engines are analytical monsters they often work better

with a strong guide, especially in the unbalanced positions that abound in the 6.Bg5 Najdorf. Negi is

an excellent guide.

1.e4 vs. the Sicilian 1 is the perfect book for the ambitious 1.e4 player who is aiming for the maximum.

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