Chebanenko’s move 4…a6 in the Slav Defence has grown into one of the main systems for Black. It is an extremely flexible and almost universal weapon against the Queen’s Gambit.

The Chebanenko Slav is very popular among top players. Club and internet players like it because it offers Black solidity as well as active counterplay in all lines.

The Chebanenko Slav According to Bologan gives full coverage of all the variations starting with 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 a6 and the ultra-modern ideas behind this system.

It is written by a world-class player in a very accessible style and contains many tips, tests and tools.

Victor Bologan is one of the strongest grandmaster in the world. He has won many tournaments in his career, including Dortmund 2003, the Moscow Open 2003 (Aeroflot) and Mainz 2007.

From the Foreword by Alexey Shirov: 'Play 4...a6 in the Slav! I used to think it was a loss of tempo but it is not!'

John Saunders, British Chess Magazine: "A very interesting book on this interesting system which has gained popularity over the past ten years or so. It is a well-researched book by a very strong player who has a growing reputation as an entertaining writer."

Arne Moll, ChessVibes: "Extremely well-researched and written with a lot of passion."

FreeChess: "Victor Bologan's first book, on his chess career, was already a modern classic. This one, his second book, is even better."