Beat the Anti-Sicilians – Top-Level Repertoire for Black + PGN

We’re excited to announce the release of GM Arjun Kalyan’s new course, Beat the Anti-Sicilians – Top-Level Repertoire for Black, designed to help you handle all the deviations White has at their disposal on moves 2 and 3. This course is the perfect complement to GM Kalyan’s previous course, My Classical Sicilian – Top-Level Repertoire for Black, ensuring you have a complete weapon against 1.e4.
👉 If you missed the first part, you can explore it here: My Classical Sicilian – Top-Level Repertoire for Black.

Why Study This Course?

The Anti-Sicilians, such as the Moscow Variation (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+), the Alapin (1.e4 c5 2.c3), the Closed Sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.Nc3), and the Morra Gambit (1.e4 c5 2.d4), are designed to take Sicilian players out of their comfort zone. However, with GM Kalyan’s thorough analysis, you’ll not only neutralize these lines but also play for the initiative.

What’s Inside?

This course provides practical, fighting solutions against all major Anti-Sicilian setups:

• Moscow Variation (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+): Learn solid and less-explored ideas to gain a dynamic edge.
• Alapin (1.e4 c5 2.c3): A rare but effective move order that keeps the game going and catches opponents off guard.
• Closed Sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.Nc3): Practical solutions to handle both the Grand Prix Attack and other subtle setups.
• Morra Gambit (1.e4 c5 2.d4): Neutralize White’s aggressive intentions while keeping a firm grip on the position.
• Sidelines on Move 2: Comprehensive coverage of rare tries like 2.f4 and 2.Bc4.

Course Highlights:

• 12 Theoretical Chapters with cutting-edge ideas and strategies.
• 20 Interactive Test Positions to challenge your understanding and reinforce the key concepts.
• Memory Booster for efficient and structured learning.
• Video Version with over 3 hours of expert instruction.

In his own words, GM Kalyan emphasizes:
“In this course, I aim to provide practical, principled, and ambitious solutions for Black against every possible deviation from the Open Sicilian. The lines I recommend are not only solid but also allow you to play for a win, even against well-prepared opponents.”