{"product_id":"pirc-defence-9781784830403","title":"Pirc Defence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pirc chess opening is more of a counterattack than a defense: Black allows his opponent to occupy the center and provokes a confrontation, trusting in the power of the g7-bishop and the dynamic potential in his position. It is the perfect weapon for players who seek a complex strategic fight with the black pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMihail Marin has been playing the Pirc for more than twenty years, with excellent results. In \u003cb\u003eThe Pirc Defence\u003c\/b\u003e he not only presents his best analysis against all of White's major options, but also shares the strategic insights he has gained through his extensive experience in this opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for the author's previous work: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beautifully written and inspirational\" - \u003cb\u003eGM Luke McShane\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A typically lucid and thorough exposition from perhaps the most insightful and reliable chess author writing today.\" - \u003cb\u003eGM Jonathan Rowson\u003c\/b\u003e, New in Chess\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMihail Marin\u003c\/b\u003e is a grandmaster from Romania. His previous books for Quality Chess have established him as one of the world's finest chess authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Quality Chess","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454036345106,"sku":"9781784830403","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_25c0659c-cec3-4a3c-81a0-59299ba67432.jpg?v=1751991899","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/pirc-defence-9781784830403","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}