The Pirc Defence

Here is complete coverage of the hypermodern Pirc Defence, by popular author Sandor Videki. Those who play the Pirc are willing to concede a space advantage and occupation of the center to White, in exchange for powerful counterattacking chances. Black does not seek to equalize the position, but to create imbalance and early complications - striking at White’s established center pawns with ...e7-e5 or ...c7-c5.

The Pirc is popular at all levels of tournament play, and the list of international stars who employ this opening include Khalifman, Ponomariov, Beliavsky, Azmaiparashvili, Kasimdzhanov, Svidler, Smirin, Nikolic, Chernin and Marin. The Pirc is a fighting opening, well suited to winning chess!

This book examines all variations of the Pirc in 10 chapters, proceeding from the less important systems to the main lines. Readers will be glad to see that Videki does not simply pile on the variations, but offers clear explanations of the ideas presented. A stand-alone survey of this important opening, The Pirc Defence is ideal for players wishing to learn an aggressive counter to 1.e4 by White.