Two great books from the Everyman Chess Library, The New Old Indian by
Alexander Cherniaev and Eduard Prokuronov and The New Sicilian Dragon by
Simon Williams, brought together in one volume. The Old Indian Defence
is considered to be a sound way for Black to meet 1 d4. Some might argue
that it is steady rather than spectacular, but is this reputation
totally deserved? Grandmaster Alexander Cherniaev strongly disagrees,
and in this book he introduces ambitious and aggressive ways for Black
to play in the main lines. He constructs an improved version of a
repertoire he has himself utilized with great success against
grandmaster opposition. Using illustrative games, he studies the
fundamental tactical and positional ideas for both sides, and also
covers what to do if White avoids the Old Indian. This book tells you
everything you need to know about playing the New Old Indian.
Grandmaster and well-known Sicilian Dragon expert Simon Williams takes a
totally fresh look at this famous opening. Concentrating on his
favourite Dragadorf Variation, Williams constructs a cutting-edge
repertoire for Black, one which is perfect for the modern Dragon player
who wishes to cause his opponents maximum problems in the opening.
Drawing upon his considerable experience and using illustrative games,
Williams covers the key tactical and positional ideas for both players,
and highlights crucial modern day themes such as the importance of move
orders. The Sicilian Dragon is a highly popular opening, ideal for
players of all levels. It enjoys such a great appeal because it leads to
fascinating and fun-to-play positions in which both players regularly
attack each other's kings with a complete lack of inhibition.
