ICON (Inside Chess Opening Novelties): Sicilian Alapin

The first in the Inside Chess Opening Novelties (ICON) series, this book covers recent developments in the Sicilian Alapin (2.c3). IM Donaldson shows why the Alapin has gained so much international attention. Even at the highest level of play, gaining equality against the Alapin is no trivial matter.The plans and structures available make it an excellent weapon to specialize in for club players. The latest in opening theory, featuring 150+ very recent games, chosen and selectively annotated for theoretical relevance. Algebraic notation. (I.C.E., 1994)