THE ENGLISH ATTACK (Tapani Sammalvuo)
272 pages (248 mm
by 172 mm).
£16.99/$28.95/€26,50
The Najdorf Sicilian is one of the key battlegrounds of
modern chess. This opening line occurs in a high proportion of top-level games,
and is popular amongst players of all levels. World Champions Fischer and
Kasparov are the Najdorf's most famous adherents - both made it their main
defence, and scored a high proportion of wins with it, while very rarely
losing.
The English Attack (Be3 and f3) became popular as a direct
attacking method against the Najdorf in the 1980s, following its successful use
by Nunn, Short and Chandler. Since then, it has become established as the most
critical line of the Najdorf, with Anand and even Kasparov himself using it to
devastating effect at the highest level. This book is the first to be devoted
to this most topical of openings, and its comprehensive coverage will enable
players of all standards to play either side of the English Attack with
confidence. Sammalvuo also discusses the trendy 6 f3 move-order, and the
English Attack set-up against a variety of other Sicilian lines.
Tapani Sammalvuo is a young international master from
Finland, who has extensive experience on both sides of the English Attack. He
was Finnish Champion in 1998, and has represented Finland in various Olympiads
and other team competitions. This is his first book.
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"The English Attack is without doubt one of the best
opening theoretical works that I have seen. No stone is left untouched and in
272 dense pages, he exhausts the current state of play after 6.Be3 in the
Najdorf. Recommendations are given both for White and for Black and there's a
discussion of typical ideas and themes too. The book is well written as a bonus
and when coupled with Gambit's impeccable production quality should add up to
the perfect product. 10 out of 10 from me. If you play the Najdorf or use 6.Be3
then this is a 'must have.' " - Andrew Martin, Seagaard's Reviews
"Gambit's The English Attack is quite simply one of
the finest opening books I have ever seen. Tapani Sammalvuo, a 30-year old FIDE
International Master with extensive experience of playing the English Attack
with both colours, has poured his heart and soul into this book. ... Highly
recommended." - John Anderson, Correspondence Chess
"All-in-all this is a fantastic piece of work, and certainly
a text that no Najdorf player should be without. Fast Eddie's Rating: ***** " -
Eddie Dearing, Weekend Chess
"This book is just fantastic on every count I can think
of..." - Phil Adams, 3Cs website
"What is most striking about this book is the depth of
analysis and the thoroughness of the research." - Alan Sutton, En
Passant
"English Attack is one of the best opening books I
ever saw..." - Harald Fietz, by email
"A word of warning to players of the Najdorf Sicilian, get
ready for the English attack!" - Michael Stevenson, NZ Chess |
