Avrukh Boris. Reversed Sicilian - Avrukh's Antidote to 1.c4 (Part 2)

Modern Chess, Opening Databases, 2018.Every chess player has faced the dilemma of how to meet the English opening.1.c4 is objectively a weaker move than 1.e4 or 1.d4, but it is by far the trickiest option for White on move 1. With so many transpositions, different setups and move orders, White has plenty of options to turn the game into the desired setup.That’s why we are pleased to announce this database in which one of the top theoreticians in the world – GM Boris Avrukh, provides you with a complete, aggressive repertoire against 1.c4.Black has many choices after 1.c4, but the Reversed Sicilian (1…e5) is by far the most principled move.Hence it is no surprise that GM Avrukh decided to base his repertoire on it.In the second part of his repertoire against 1.c4, GM Boris Avrukh deals with the systems based on 2.g3 and 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.g3Against these two move orders, we cannot reach the Reversed Dragon with Bc5 which was discussed in Part 1.Of course, you can still play Reversed Dragon by employing the main line with Nb6. Nevertheless, Boris doesn't like the fact that White has too many possible options.As always, Avrukh chooses a very aggressive repertoire.Against 2.g3, he suggests a setup in which Black quickly plays c7-c6 followed by d7-d5.This system gives Black a chance to play not only for equality but also to reach a complex middlegame position when you can try to outplay your opponent.Against 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.g3, the author advocates a different system – 3…Bb4.