user-1: I'm interested in the Russian system of the grunfeld-defense:
[FEN ""]
[StartPly "10"]

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d54. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3

I'd like to buy a book on this line alone (I'm not interested in books offering other mainlines, as I much prefer the Russian).
That's when I came across Grunfeld Defense: Russian Variations (1988) by Eric Schiller for sale on Amazon.
My problem is that I don't know what I'm buying, as there are no reviews, previews, blurb, contents or even number of pages for me to weigh up the benefits of purchasing.
So, my questions are:

What does the book cover?
Can you provide a review of the book?
Would you recommend any other resources specifically for the Russian system?


user10233: This is D96/D97 classification - ECO D would be your best bet. It would be comprehensive in variations but in Chess Informant style. 
I would add this:
Even though Eric Schiller is somewhat known for his error-prone books, this book is in it's second edition. I would venture to say that, as far as Schiller books go, it might not be all that bad. It really depends on your playing level. If you are a relatively weak player (say, 1400 rating or less), I'm sure it is fine to get your feet wet using this book. It is important to know how not to play an opening as well as know how to play it. It might be a good jumping off point for the opening. Of course, get an inexpensive used copy if possible.
Good luck!

-1: <p>I'm interested in the Russian system of the <a href="/questions/tagged/grunfeld-defense" class="post-tag" title="show questions tagged &#39;grunfeld-defense&#39;" rel="tag">grunfeld-defense</a>:</p>

<pre><code>[FEN ""]
[StartPly "10"]

1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 d54. Nf3 Bg7 5. Qb3
</code></pre>

<p>I'd like to buy a book on this line alone (I'm not interested in books offering other mainlines, as I much prefer the Russian).</p>

<p>That's when I came across <em>Grunfeld Defense: Russian Variations</em> (1988) by Eric Schiller for sale on Amazon.</p>

<p>My problem is that I don't know what I'm buying, as there are no reviews, previews, blurb, contents or even number of pages for me to weigh up the benefits of purchasing.</p>

<p>So, my questions are:</p>

<ol>
<li><strong>What does the book cover?</strong></li>
<li><strong>Can you provide a review of the book?</strong></li>
<li><strong>Would you recommend any other resources specifically for the Russian system?</strong></li>
</ol>
 10233: <p>This is D96/D97 classification - ECO D would be your best bet. It would be comprehensive in variations but in Chess Informant style. </p>

<p>I would add this:
Even though Eric Schiller is somewhat known for his error-prone books, this book <em>is</em> in it's second edition. I would venture to say that, as far as Schiller books go, it might not be all that bad. It really depends on your playing level. If you are a relatively weak player (say, 1400 rating or less), I'm sure it is fine to get your feet wet using this book. It is important to know how not to play an opening as well as know how to play it. It might be a good jumping off point for the opening. Of course, get an inexpensive used copy if possible.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>
