Konikowski/Soszynski: Sabotaging the Sicilian, French and Caro-Kann Defenses with 2.b3 topmaterial The Dutch is one of

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Konikowski/Soszynski: Sabotaging the Sicilian, French and Caro-Kann Defenses with 2.b3 topmaterial The Dutch is one ofThe Queenside Fianchetto Factor In the first full book to examine 2. b3 against the Sicilian, French and Caro Kann, mainlines, interesting sidelines and current theory are reviewed. In addition, what actually happens in modern practice is surveyed. The authors are optimistic for White, and concentrate on the best continuations while trying to be objective. It is in that spirit that they conclude that 2. b3 is sound against the Sicilian, fun against