Introduction to Library Edition

The Sicilian Defence 3.d4 shows how to win chess games after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 with 3.d4. This book is an introduction for those new to the opening. I give my chess strategy from games I played vs random "Advanced" players as Guests. The book has 30 games with 173 diagrams. I scored +26 -3 =1 in these 10-minute blitz speed games.

This is one of three planned Chess Strategy Sicilian books where I play against mostly intermediate players. Opening and endgame knowledge help, but tactics win most games.

I use strategy for my comments to explain what's going on. I follow any of these steps. 1. Describe the current position. 2. Imagine how to improve it. 3. Plan how to get there.

I pick a key position every few moves to make a comment. My plan is for you to browse through the book, look at the diagrams and read the comments with ease.

For those who prefer to read quickly, you can skim through the book from diagram to diagram. Note the change from the previous diagram and read any notes that interest you.

From time to time, I add a line of analysis. You may wish to work out some of those lines in your head, or just note that there was an alternative way to play and keep reading.

I've played chess for 50 years. As a Postal Chess Master, my usual opponents were rated 1800 to 2400. However, my opponents in this book are often lower to intermediate. My peak Internet Chess Club blitz rating was 2492.

I assume that you can read algebraic chess notation. The diagrams have White at the bottom of the board. Thank you for reading my books. I hope you enjoy this one!