Dr James Vigus is a FIDE Master and former British Junior Champion. He's a regular book reviewer and contributor to British Chess Magazine. His first book for Everyman Chess, The Pirc in Black and White, has been hailed by reviewers as an outstanding work. Outside of chess, he has completed a PhD in English Literature at Cambridge University.

'The Pirc in Black and White is, without any doubt, the best book on the Pirc ever written.' Award-winning author Jeremy Silman reviewing James Vigus' first book, The Pirc in Black and White. 'If you play the Pirc or are thinking about it you will want to have it.' International Master John Donaldson reviewing The Pirc in Black and White. 'All in all a great effort and wonderful book.' Bill McGeary reviewing The Pirc in Black and White for Chessville.com.