Roiz: Berlin Defence (harcover) OHNE BILD Especially since the Sveshnik ov

Especially since the Sveshnik ov is nowadays considered to be one of the most reliable options for Black in the Sicilian

Rather than replicating raw calculating power

and finished second in 1999

and a special foreword to this new edition by Swedish Grandmaster Pontus Carlsson

Positions for Self-Study

Roiz: Berlin Defence (harcover) OHNE BILD Especially since the Sveshnik ovEvery player who meets 1. e4 with 1 e5 needs a reliable response to the Ruy Lopez, and The Berlin Defence is an ideal solution. Ever since Vladimir Kramnik used the Berlin to shut down Garry Kasparovs best efforts in their 2000 World Championship match, practically all of the worlds top players have successfully incorporated the Berlin Wall into their repertoires. GM Michael Roiz presents a complete repertoire for Black after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3.