The Sicilian Taimanov (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 e6 3 d4 cxd4 Nxd4 Nc6) is one of
Black's most flexible ways of meeting 1 e4. It leads to the kind of
tense, dynamic positions that appeal to players with counter-attacking
inclinations, such as Judit Polgar, Joel Lautier and Vasily Ivanchuk.
Indeed, Bobby Fischer turned to the Taimanov in the decisive game of his
famous match with Boris Spassky. In this book Grandmaster James Plaskett
explains the strategy and tactics of this popular variation. Through the
use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough
grounding in the key ideas, so that readers can quickly and confidently
start to use the Sicilian Taimanov in their own games.