International Grandmasters Alburt and Chernin explain both the winning ideas as well as the theory and moves of the Pirc Defense, a dynamic system used by the world's chess elite. What's more, the merits of the Modern Defense, a related opening, are considered in every one of White's variations.

Ideal for those who have other demands on their time, the Pirc Defense rewards understanding its ideas over rote memorization.

Pirc Alert! is packed with surprise-weapons, never before revealed theoretical novelties - new moves that can win you many games! Nothing is held back. What's more, Pirc Alert! gives you the most thorough explanation of an opening's themes and ideas ever published. As a result, your whole approach to openings and opening preparation will leap to a new level. You'll win more games and enjoy chess more as you play and understand it better!

Pirc Alert! makes use of time-tested educational techniques to make it easy for you to read and remember. The most important ideas and positions are set off in color. Lesson previews give you the context, and unique "Memory Markers" lock in what you've learned. Nearly 1,000 diagrams often allow you to study without a board.

Pirc Alert! is the first volume of a projected three-volume series, Alburt's Chess Openings, which will give you all opening knowledge essential to playing this phase of the game like a grandmaster.

Specifications:

• Author: Alburt / Chernin
• Book Type: Paperback, 2001
• Notation: Algebraic Notation
• Pages: 448