This series provides an ideal platform to study chess openings. By
continually challenging the reader to answer probing questions
throughout the book, the Move by Move format greatly encourages the
learning and practising of vital skills just as much as the traditional
assimilation of opening knowledge. Carefully selected questions and
answers are designed to keep you actively involved and allow you to
monitor your progress as you learn. This is an excellent way to study
any chess opening and at the same time improve your general chess skills
and knowledge. The Pirc Defence is a dynamic counter-attacking option
for Black. The initial strategy is to allow White to construct an
impressive-looking pawn centre, but the plan is to attack this centre
later on with both pieces and pawns, with the ultimate aim of destroying
it completely. This ambitious and provocative approach by Black carries
some risk but it can often lead to rich rewards, and the Pirc has always
been popular among players who are aiming for more than just dry
equality. In this book, Grandmaster Nigel Davies invites you to join him
in a study of the Pirc Defence and its many variations. He shares his
experience and knowledge with the opening, provides repertoire options
for Black, offers answers to all the key questions and tells you
everything you need to know about playing the Pirc Defence.
