My Secret Sveshnikov: The Sicilian by A Sicilian - WIM Tea Gueci

Opening course on the Sveshnikov Sicilian by WIM Tea Gueci
Includes video and PGN

Language: English
Lectures: 17
Total Running Time: 19 hours 48 minutes

From the course:

The Sveshnikov Is Your New Secret Weapon

If you want a real fight with the black pieces, the Sicilian is always going to be one of the best options. The Sveshnikov variation is WIM Tea Gueci’s secret weapon, and in this course, she’ll show you how to deploy it to maximum effect.

Inspired by Magnus Carlsen’s use of the Sveshnikov in his 2018 World Championship match, WIM Gueci has been playing it ever since. This repertoire is the perfect introduction to the Sicilian, and it’s less theoretically demanding than the Najdorf or Dragon - whilst still packing a real punch.

Of course there’s still plenty of theory to learn, but WIM Gueci focuses on explaining the unique plans and ideas that the Sveshnikov structure leads to. You’ll learn how to fight for the d5 square and when to cede control of it. You’ll understand why the d6 pawn isn’t always necessarily a big weakness. And you’ll often exploit the bishop pair to devastating effect.

By adding the Sveshnikov to your repertoire, you’ll be following in the footsteps of Magnus Carlsen, Boris Gelfand and Indian superstar Dommaraju Gukesh, along with a host of top GMs over the last 20 years.

So what’s inside the course?

♟️ A complete Sveshnikov Sicilian repertoire, starting at move 5
♟️ A full chapter covering the unique pawn structures that may arise
♟️ Thematic tactics - keeping you sharp for the many tricks and traps
♟️ Deeply annotated model games

Who better to teach you the Sicilian than a Sicilian herself? Tea Gueci is an Italian WIM and the youngest Italian women’s champion ever. She has represented her country at the Olympiad and European Team Championships.

If you’re looking to add a Sicilian to your repertoire, the Sveshnikov is an excellent entry point for club players and WIM Gueci’s explanations make it digestible. Start your Sicilian adventures today.