{"product_id":"mayhem-in-the-morra-de-marc-esserman-tapa-blanda","title":"Mayhem in the Morra, de Marc Esserman (tapa blanda)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMayhem in the Morra\u003c\/strong\u003e by Marc Esserman is an English-language \u003cstrong\u003echess opening book\u003c\/strong\u003e for players who want an active repertoire for White against the Sicilian Defence, built around the Smith-Morra Gambit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsserman does more than list variations. He explains how to meet the Sicilian with initiative and pressure from the first moves, and he covers the main accepted lines as well as quieter attempts to avoid sharp play, including \u003cstrong\u003e3...Nf6\u003c\/strong\u003e. The focus is on understanding the ideas behind the attack: how to develop your pieces, which squares matter most, and why the Morra can be effective not only at club level but also against strong opposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a practical repertoire book for players who want a ready-made answer to the Sicilian without having to memorise endless theory from the main lines. Esserman combines his own tournament experience with new ideas and a clear strategic approach to positions that often lead to dynamic, attacking chess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ea complete White repertoire based on the \u003cstrong\u003eSmith-Morra Gambit\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003emany improvements and new ideas in well-known lines,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003estrategic explanations alongside the variations,\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ematerial aimed at players who like initiative and direct play against the king.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author’s style is lively and direct, which makes the book useful both as an opening manual and as an engaging read for players who want to take a more ambitious approach against the Sicilian Defence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEdition details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marc Esserman\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 July 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1-907982-20-0\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Esserman\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American International Master who has spent much of his chess career playing and analysing the Morra Gambit, and that practical experience shows throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReviews and praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Larry Christiansen\u003c\/strong\u003e wrote in the foreword that, while preparing for the 2011 US Championship, he treated the Morra as a surprise weapon, and Esserman’s analysis and new ideas convinced him that the gambit is not only dangerous but also fully sound. He also noted that it is hard to find a greater authority on the line than the author of this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGM Glenn Flear\u003c\/strong\u003e, New in Chess: “A quick glance at the cover and you just know that Mayhem in the Morra is going to be lots of fun. And it proves to be so... The imaginative Marc Esserman actually has a real talent for writing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIM John Donaldson\u003c\/strong\u003e pointed out that the book is valuable not only for its new ideas and theoretical updates, but also for its strategic explanations. He stressed that Esserman presents the Morra not as a collection of cheap tricks, but as an opening with deeper positional justification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarsten Hansen\u003c\/strong\u003e, ChessCafe (full review): the reviewer noted that although the Morra does not refute the Sicilian Defence, it can make life very difficult for Black, especially for players who dislike defending passive, awkward positions. He praised the author’s passion, original contribution, writing style and the book’s value for players looking for a sharp alternative to the main Sicilian lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArne Moll\u003c\/strong\u003e, Chess Vibes, called it one of the best and most entertaining opening books he had read. He highlighted its ambitious scope, the huge amount of work behind the analysis, and the fact that it is both sharp and highly personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Boston Globe\u003c\/strong\u003e noted that the strength of the book lies in its strategic explanation of the Morra, not just in the mechanical repetition of variations. 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