Description of Play the Sicilian Kan: A Dynamic and Flexible Repertoire for Black
Play the Sicilian Kan: A dynamic and flexible repertoire for Black, is a chess openings book written by Johan Hellsten and published by Everyman Chess. This excellent chess book demonstrates that the Kan is an ideal choice as an opening weapon against 1 e4--as it is one of the easiest variations of the Sicilian to learn and play.
Play the Sicilian Kan shows that--unlike some variations of the Sicilian--you don't need to memorize loads of opening theory in order to be successful. The Kan is relatively theory free in the traditional sense, and success is more likely to occur through the understanding of development systems and a deep study of the tactical and positional ideas for both sides.
In Play the Sicilian Kan: A dynamic and flexible repertoire for Black, author Johan Hellsten draws upon his vast experience in the Sicilian Kan, revealing his secrets and showing how Black can adopt this opening and play it with confidence. He provides the reader with a dependable repertoire, demonstrating what to do in the main lines as well as how to deal with White's tricky alternatives.
- Detailed coverage of an easy-to-play Sicilian
- Includes answers to all of White's main options
- Packed with original ideas and analysis
- Written by a renowned Kan expert