The material is generally considered best suited for who need a reliable weapon against White's most aggressive response to the Classical Sicilian. It is frequently cited as a high-quality source used by titled players, including Grandmasters, for tournament preparation. Shankland Chessable course on the Classical Sicili
: Includes 18 theoretical chapters covering the most critical variations. The material is generally considered best suited for
: While Part 1 focuses on 6.Bg5 , a subsequent "Part 2" titled Play the Classical Sicilian - Complete Repertoire covers alternatives such as 6.Be2, 6.Bc4, 6.Be3, 6.f3, and 6.g3. Target Audience and Performance and 6.g3. Target Audience and Performance