by Neil McDonaldPublished 1999 - Batsford144 pagesISBN 0713485817The Sveshnikov Sicilian is arguably the most dynamic line in the whole of the Sicilian Defense. Black takes on certain structural weaknesses but gains active piece play as compensation which is very much in keeping with the modern style of play. Black is not content to equalise but from the start sets out to wrest the advantage from his opponent's hands.A favorite of leading players such as Vladimir Kramnik and Valery Salov, the Sveshnikov Sicilian is arguably the most dynamic and controversial line in the whole Sicilian Defense. Even though Black takes on potentially serious structural weaknesses, it gains fierce piece play as compensation. This state-of-the-art coverage of a razor-sharp line, shows how to take advantage of a winning maneuver. Intermediate