(Book Review) Pirc Alert! by GMs Alburt and Chernin

Currently I'm reading a book entitled Pirc Alert! by GMs Lev Alburt and Alex Chernin, I've never really played the Pirc before so its an interesting read. (Here is the link to the review) I also borrowed (thanks to the Victoria Public Library) Dvoretsky's Analytical Manual by Mark Dvoretsky, but that material is way over my head. Here is the link to that review. Both reviews come from Jeremy Silman's website, located here. The above photo came from En Passant, June 1998 (a picture fer all you Pascal Charbonneau fanboys :). I managed to collect most of the issues in the new 8x11 format. Once again, I don't get why this publication isn't published anymore. Before the magazine died they changed the name to Chess Canada. It was printed on glossy paper, same dimensions. Perhaps this is why the magazine isn't published anymore.

Course I miss the old style of En Passant. :)
BTW: If anyone reading this has back issues of Canada Chess Echecs or En Passant for sale, please send me some E-Mail, thanks!

Book Review: MCO 15

Someone in #chess was curious about MCO 15, since they just got their copy, so I went digging around and found this review on MCO 15, take it with a grain of salt.

Another review states: "Modern Chess Openings" is the best and most trusted tool for serious chess players on the market. First published over a half-century ago, this is a completely revised and updated edition of the book that has been the standard English language reference on chess openings. An invaluable resource for club and tournament players, it now includes information on recent matches and the most up-to-date theory on chess openings. "Modern Chess Openings "is ideal for intermediate players ready to elevate their game to the next level or International Grandmasters who want to stay on top of recent chess innovations.