The Pirc Defence
Published on 2. November 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-1-78483-040-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Pirc chess opening is more of a counterattack than a defence: Black allows his opponent to occupy the centre and provokes a confrontation, trusting in the power of the g7-bishop and the dynamic potential in his position. It is the perfect weapon for players who seek a complex strategic fight with the black pieces.
Mihail Marin has been playing the Pirc for more than twenty years, with excellent results. In The Pirc Defence he not only presents his best analysis against all of White's major options, but also shares the strategic insights he has gained through his extensive experience in this opening.
Mihail Marin has been playing the Pirc for more than twenty years, with excellent results. In The Pirc Defence he not only presents his best analysis against all of White's major options, but also shares the strategic insights he has gained through his extensive experience in this opening.
Reviews / Votes
"Marin has a calm, serious, pedagogic writing style. In his script you'll find regular comments on the context, history and relevance of various move orders and strategic ideas. All this purveys a lasting impression that he really knows his subject matter. Indeed, many of the key games and innovative ideas involve Marin's work at the board or emanate from his homework.Those who know and remember Marin's English Opening trilogy will recognise in the text his reliance on strategic and tactical explanations to get his message across. It lightens and enlightens the overall reading experience.
A convincing repertoire, with lots of original high-class input, and a highly professional publication." -- GM Glenn Flear, New in Chess Yearbook
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 239 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
762 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78483-040-3 (9781784830403)
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Person
Mihail Marin is a grandmaster from Romania. His books for Quality Chess have established him as one of the world's finest chess authors.