Play the O'Kelly Sicilian

by Andrew Martin

The O'Kelly variation of the Sicilian Defence (1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 a6) is a wonderful system for those who enjoy playing Sicilian positions but don't want to get bogged down in heavy theory. The O'Kelly relies far more on an understanding of general strategic ideas and middlegame planning than on rote memorisation of opening moves. One of the benefits of the O'Kelly is that White's natural continuation of 3 d4, although very frequently played, permits...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781946248
• ISBN13: 9781781946244
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Everyman Chess
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.4"