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Pirc Alert!: A Complete Defense Against 1. e4

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Win more games and enjoy chess more as you play and understand it better! Packed with surprise-weapons, Pirc Alert! gives you everything you need to know to defend against White's most popular way of starting the game. Alburt and Chernin explain both the winning ideas as well as the moves of the Pirc Defense, a dynamic system used by the world's chess elite. The perfect companion to Alburt's Comprehensive Chess Course, this book makes use of time-tested educational techniques to make it easy for you to read and remember. The most important principles and positions are highlighted in color. Lesson previews and unique "memory markers" lock in what you've learned. Frequent diagrams allow you to study without a board. Pirc Alert! is the first volume of the brand-new three-volume series, Alburt's Chess Openings, which will give you all the opening knowledge essential to playing this phase of the game like a master. Two-color illustrations throughout. Author Biography: Lev Alburt, three-time United States Chess Champion, is one of the most sought-after chess teachers. Alex Chernin is a top grandmaster and a world-renowned chess-opening authority.

Details:


Skill Level: All levels (1000+)
Publisher: WW Norton
Isbn: 1889323071
Num Pages: 400
Author: Lev Alburt; Alex Chernin
Book Category: Openings
Cover: Paperback
Year Published: 2001

Reviews


  • by HectorPerez

    Rating:+++++

    Best book ever on the Pirc Defense!

    "On his fourth move, White chooses a plan rather than merely a move."
      Pirc Alert! - Albert & Chernin 
                   Join the Pirc Defense Group to learn more about this fascinating opening.  We play thematic discussion/vote chess to explore the variations.  Won't you join us for a spot?

  • by Ferric

    $31.00 is to much.

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