{"product_id":"chess-developments-the-pirc-paperback","title":"Chess Developments - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Vigus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChess Developments\u003c\/i\u003e is a brand new series providing state-of-the-art openings coverage. \u003ci\u003eChess Developments\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the current trends - concentrating on critical lines, theoretical novelties and powerful new ideas. It offers players of all levels the opportunity to keep up-to-date with current opening theory whilst also expanding and improving their repertoires. The Pirc is an ambitious counter-attacking weapon against 1 e4. Black allows White to build an imposing centre before striking back and attacking it. If Black's strategy is successful White's centre can be blown away, but if Black fails he runs the risk of being overrun. In this book, James Vigus examines the most theoretically important and instructive Pirc games since the publication of his highly acclaimed \u003ci\u003eThe Pirc in Black and White\u003c\/i\u003e, highlighting the main developments and novelties for both sides. Whether playing White or Black, studying this book will provide you with vital information on a popular opening. *Essential coverage of the Pirc Defence*Packed with key new ideas and critical analysis*User-friendly design to help readers absorb information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr James Vigus\u003c\/b\u003e is a FIDE Master and a former British Junior Champion. His first book for Everyman Chess, \u003ci\u003eThe Pirc in Black and White\u003c\/i\u003e, was hailed by reviewers as an outstanding work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41962822631559,"sku":"9781857446951","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/493625744d9edc4b787e8550447dca3a.webp?v=1734073326","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/chess-developments-the-pirc-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}