Publisher: New In Chess, 2007
Edition: Paperback medium ISBN 13: 978-90-5691-200-0 ISBN-10: 90-5691-200-3 Pages: 240 Language: English
With 50 Previously Unpublished Games
A century after its invention by the great attacking player Mikhail Chigorin (1850-1908), the Chigorin Defence is very much alive and kicking. The reason is simple: Alexander Morozevich, one of the most popular chess players in the world, has extensively used it in his rise to the top. Morozevich almost single-handedly transformed this half-forgotten opening with a shady reputation into a ready-to-use weapon for chess players who like a dynamic game with active piece play.
In this highly personal book Alexander Morozevich reveals the ideas behind his pet lines in the Chigorin Defence. He has thoroughly re-analysed many positions and presents instructive material from more than 50 previously unpublished rapid and blitz games against top grandmasters. The Chigorin Defence According to Morozevich not only makes a popular chess opening more accessible, it also helps you to develop a dynamic playing style.
Alexander Morozevich (1977) has been a top-ten player for almost a decade. His aggressive and original play has won him the admiration of countless chess players all over the world. Whenever a Morozevich game is being broadcast online, it immediately attracts thousands of spectators, who want to see ‘Moroz’ in action.
Vladimir Barsky (1969) is an International Master, a successful coach, an experienced journalist and an intimate friend of Alexander Morozevich. And no mean player of the Chigorin Defence himself.
Jeremy Silman, author of How to Reassess Your Chess: "A fantastic book, full of spirit, fascinating (and often original) analyses, incredible games and honest appraisals by one of the worlds's best players."
British Chess Magazine: "An extremely thourough and fascinating look at a lively and underrated response to 1.d4."
GM Glenn Flear, Yearbook: "Original, fascinating at times, and very instructive."
GM Paul Motwani, The Scotsman: "A very important book."
Martin Rieger, FreeChess: "A brilliant opening book by a brilliant player."
ChessVibes: "Not only a good opening book, and a beautiful collection of games, but it also gives deeper insight into the more general question of how top players study openings."
Elburg Chess Reviews: "The best book ever written on the Chigorin Defence."
Carsten Hansen, ChessCafe: "Inspiring and enjoyable. This book will inspire a whole new generation of players to take up this negelected openening."
Edwin Lam, Black & White:
"The book is simply excellent."
Australian Chess: "One of the best opening books of recent times."
