King: King's Kalashnikov Sicilian Bestseller Viktor Kortschnoi

Viktor Kortschnoi

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King: King's Kalashnikov Sicilian Bestseller Viktor KortschnoiEven in the Sicilian Defense, one of the most popular and well developed chess openings, it is possible to surprise your opponent at move four! With the Kalashnikov Variation, Black immediately forces the opponent to make a difficult decision. It all starts with a Black pawn, kicking White's knight off the central d4 square. This push will lead the game into turbulent waters where your rapid development, attacking options, sound pawn structure and