The English Attack Against the Taimanov Sicilian: A Guide for White - Tapa blanda

Still feels very modern, but is a system which has been around for a while now. The Armenian Grandmaster presents the ideas behind it.--Grandmaster Glenn Flear "CHESS Magazine "

I find it particularly impressive that Andriasyan has done such a good job of covering (this variation) in what is quite a high-level product. The material is up to date and well analyzed, adequately detailing (for the most part) critical sidelines and unplayed novelties as well as the more popular main lines. The explanation of the themes and motifs for both sides is definitely a huge plus.--Grandmaster David Smerdon

Club players who have to play against this variation, or who wish to employ it themselves, receive systematic instruction, with fifty exercises. An excellent opening book.--B. Wilders, Nederlands Dagblad

As a rule, the notes are very dense, but that doesn't stop the author giving the low-down on the strategy and plans. Another positive feature is the presence of a substantial conclusion to round-off each chapter, where the salient points are skilfully interpreted.

A good guide on how to beat the Sicilian.--Gary Lane, International Master "CHESS Magazine "

The ever popular English Attack has long been considered harmless against the Taimanov Sicilian, until in recent years some remarkable improvements were found for White. Encouraging results have made this set-up an increasingly popular choice both at club level and in professional chess circles. White develops a dangerous initiative by castling queenside and storming Black s kingside with his pawns. Armenian grandmaster Zaven Andriasyan has thoroughly and systematically investigated this unexplored chess opening territory. He explains the plans and counterplans, and unveils the structures behind the various lines. While doing so, Andriasyan presents a wealth of highly interesting new ideas and novelties. Amateur chess players will discover the English Attack as an easy to grasp and dangerous weapon. Players at (grand-)master level will be delighted by the amount of valuable new information they will find in this excellent monograph."