This was the first book published on the line of play in the Sicilian 1 e4 c5  2 Nf Nc6  3 d4 exd4  4 Nxd4 e5!?  5 Nb5 d6, which the author has appropriately labeled the Neo-Sveshnikov. Black's 6th move has only been employed as part of a system in the last seven years. International Master Jeremy Silman played in the line in major tournaments for over a year before beginning this analysis. He developed an understanding and feel for the system which permits him to relate the underlying concepts to the reader. Silman has provided an in depth study of the variation and includes some play-by-play to aid readers in lines branching from the main theme.