The Sniper is a dynamic and universal opening weapon for Black which can be used against all mainline openings. Black's system of development with ...g6 and ...Bg7 initially allows White to occupy the centre but, in true hypermodern style, Black strikes back immediately with ...c5. The Sniper can lead to original or barely-known positions in which black can strive for the initiative. It's also rich in move order possibilities, with potential transpositions into Sicilian, King's Indian or Benko-type positions.

FIDE Master Charlie Storey has spent years refining his favourite opening, successfully testing it out against players of all levels. In this book he reveals all his secrets, recommends his favourite lines for Black and provides you with everything you need to know about this fascinating opening.

• A repertoire for Black against 1 e4 and 1 d4
• Packed full of creative and original ideas
• Explains typical plans and tactics for both sides

Content:
005 Acknowledgments

006 Bibliography

007 Introduction

016 1) Main Line 1: Oueenside Knight - 3 Nc3 c5!

016 Sniper Dragons: Delaying ...0-0

024 Sniper Dragons: Kupreichik's ...Qb6!

034 Magnus Carlsen's Sicilian Dragon

046 The Sniper Sacrifice: 4...Bxc3+

064 Other Fourth Moves for White

070 2) Main Line 2: Kingside Knight - 3 Nf3 c5!

070 The 4 c4 Maroczy with ...Qb6!

075 White grabs the c5-pawn with 4 dxc5

087 White plays 4 c3

088 White plays 4 d5

091 3) White Plays 3 c3 - The Deferred Sniper

091 The Storey Gambit

095 The Main Line - White Plays 4 exd5

098 Less Popular Moves

099 4) White Grabs the Centre with 3 f4

099 The ...d5 Neutralizer

104 The f4 Schmid Benoni

108 5) Other 1 e4 Lines for White

108 Closed Sicilian versus the Sniper

112 Scholar's Mate-Style Attack

114 Grand Prix Attack versus the Sniper

119 1 e4 g6 2 d4 Bg7 3 Be3

124 1 e4 g6 2 d4 Bg7 3 Bc4

129 6) White Plays d4 and c4

129 Bermuda Triangle versus the White Arrow

151 The Broken Arrow: ...Bxc3!

157 The Sniper: Benko Style

161 7) Miscellaneous Lines

161 Anti-Snipers

167 The English Opening: A Simple Sniper Antidote

169 Conclusion

171 Index of Variations

174 Index of Complete Games