Robert Ris

Dutch IM Robert Ris is back again with a companion volume covering all of White's tries besides 3.d4 in Beat the Anti-Sicilians. This is a popular topic and this reviewer would estimate that over a dozen books have been written on the subject - this volume is one of the best. Why? Because it is not only well researched and...

The Sveshnikov is undeniably one of the most dynamic and aggressive Sicilians available these days. Most recently, it was made popular again by World Champion Magnus Carlsen in his match against Fabiano Caruana at the end of 2018. The main lines lead to complex positions, and a deep knowledge and understanding of the opening is a real necessity for any...

In the first volume of Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player, attention is given to the three key elements of practical play. These three aspects aren't closely related to each other, but together form the key to improvement for any ambitious chess player. In the first three chapters, Ris explores the most essential positions for rook endgames, offering practical...