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"The Killer Sicilian" by Tony Rotella

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IM John Bartholomew Opening Sicilian defense Kalashnikov variation Book review Advanced

The Killer Sicilian: http://www.amazon.com/The-Killer-Sicilian-Fighting-Kalashnikov/dp/1857446658

John's comments (and accompanying PGN file) to Bartholomew - Shabalov, Foxwoods 2003: http://www.chess.com/blog/Fins0905/bartholomew---shabalov-foxwoods-2003

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