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Classical Nimzo-Indian
The Nimzo-Indian is not only one of the most solid openings against 1.d4, but it also suits the player with Black who is aiming from the start for the full point.
Classical Nimzo-Indian
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Philidor Defense
The Philidor Denfence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 combines a number of advantages. The black player has a choice of various types of positions - he can play with or without capturing on d4.
Philidor Defense
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Pirc Defense
The Pirc Defence is a highly flexible and double-edged opening with which Black can avoid premature simplification and go for the full point.
Pirc Defense
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Queen's Gambit with 5.Bf4
The Queen's Gambit Orthodox is one of the most solid defences for Black against 1. d4.
Queen's Gambit with 5.Bf4
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Queen's Gambit Accepted
The Queens Gambit Accepted is one of the classical openings against 1.d4 and has been (is) part of the repertoire of all World Champions.
Queen's Gambit Accepted
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Reti Opening
What is the Reti opening anyway? Okay, 1.Nf3 d5, but then? Well, almost anything, only d2-d4 should not be played immediately (for that would be queen's gambit).
Reti Opening
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Scandinavian Defence
The Scandinavian has long lost its former exotic status. Thanks to practical success and a number of publications by some players from Hamburg gathered around the several times German champions Matthias Wahls in Germany this opening even managed to gain the reputation of being a rather solid weapon against 1.e4
Scandinavian Defence
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Modern Ways of Playing the Sicilian
The Cuban grandmaster Amador Rodriguez introduces six modern, partially rediscovered systems with which Black without extensive theoretical knowledge can cause his opponent some very unpleasant problems.
Modern Ways of Playing the Sicilian
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Classical Sicilian
This is the position which has been examined by our English author. GM Kosten's very commited work is an exclusive database with "only" 942 entries.
Classical Sicilian
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Paulsen System
The CD offers to the player of the black pieces an almost complete repertoire against 1.e4, but is also well suited to the player with White, since the author also offers the latter his recommendations.
Paulsen System
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The Dragon for Experts
His first CD is intended first of all for players who already have some experience with the Dragon.
The Dragon for Experts
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The Accelerated Dragon
The Accelerated Dragon is much more than just a dynamic yet solid means of countering 1.e4
The Accelerated Dragon
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Sveshnikov Sicilian
The Sicilian Sveshnikov variation is a increasingly popular line in the Sicilian Defense.
Sveshnikov Sicilian
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Meran Variation
The Meran Variation is an extremely dynamic opening, and its no coincidence that it belongs to the opening repertoire of geniusses such as Kasparov, Kramnik, Anand and Shirov.
Meran Variation
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The Slav Defense - Andrew Martin
After three introductory texts grandmaster Dorian Rogozenko follows up with no less than 86 database texts, which introduce the respective variations. The author scrutinized 154 games especially for this CD.
The Slav Defense - Andrew Martin
Catalog Code: WIN0196CB
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The Vienna Game C23-C29
Gregory Huber’s CD actually covers two openings, including the Bishop’s Opening (1.e4 e5 2.Bc4) as well as the Vienna Game.
The Vienna Game C23-C29
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Learn From The Open Games - Sam Collins
In this DVD Sam Collins explains the games from which he has learned the most, arising out of 1.e4 e5. Topics covered include: exchanges, attacking strategy, gambits and sacrificial play, opening selection, play with opposite coloured bishops, restriction of the opponent's pieces, play in queenless middlegames and endgame technique. The themes are of critical importance for an understanding of how to play the middlegame. However, Collins also gives a full explanation of the themes from the opening and early middlegame, making this an invaluable collection for players who play the open games with either colour, or who simply want to learn more about this central touchstone of chess development. Video running time: 4 hours System requirements: Pentium-Processor at 300 Mhz or higher, 64 MB RAM, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, DVD drive, mouse, soundcard
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Learn From The Open Games - Sam Collins
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The Queen's Gambit Accepted - A Repertoire for Black - Sam Collins
In this DVD Sam Collins presents a repertoire for Black based on the Queen's Gambit Accepted, 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4. Rather than get involved in the heavy theory of the Classical Main Line, the lynchpin of the repertoire is the active development of the queen's bishop, after 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3, with 4
The Queen's Gambit Accepted - A Repertoire for Black - Sam Collins
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O'Kelly Sicilian - Andrew Martin
Club players will enjoy adding the O’Kelly to their repertoire and many opponents will be unfamiliar with the unusual problems that Black is posing.
O'Kelly Sicilian - Andrew Martin
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London System - Nigel Davies
By playing the London System, with 1.d4 followed by 2.Nf3 and 3.Bf4, White can avoid a theoretical discussion and instead use natural ability plus a knowledge of plans.
London System - Nigel Davies
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Torre Attack - Nigel Davies
Torre Attack, with 1.d4 followed by 2.Nf3 and 3.Bg5, is a solid and easy to learn opening system with hidden dynamic potential.
Torre Attack - Nigel Davies
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Colle System - Nigel Davies
The Colle also has many practical advantages in that it doesn’t require much theoretical knowledge and can throw people on their own resources.
Colle System - Nigel Davies
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Enter 1. f4 - The Bird - Andrew Martin
On this new ChessBase DVD, International Master and Senior FIDE Trainer Andrew Martin examines this 'last frontier' of sound and original opening play.
Enter 1. f4 - The Bird - Andrew Martin
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ABC of the Alekhine - Andrew Martin - 2nd Edition
Alekhine‘s Defence is an excellent opening to play if one wants to go for the win.
ABC of the Alekhine - Andrew Martin - 2nd Edition
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ABC of the Caro-Kann - Andrew Martin - 2nd Edition
The ABC of the Caro Kann describes a repertoire for Black which will stand the test of time and the main ideas and themes of the opening are explained in Andrew Martin‘s usual friendly, accessable style.
ABC of the Caro-Kann - Andrew Martin - 2nd Edition
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BEATING THE FRENCH - Rustam Kasimdzhanov - VOLUME 1
In his DVD series on Beating the French Vol. 1, Rustam Kasimdzhanov presents a promising White repertoire based upon 3.Nc3.
BEATING THE FRENCH - Rustam Kasimdzhanov - VOLUME 1
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BEATING THE FRENCH - Rustam Kasimdzhanov - VOLUME 2
In his DVD series on the French Defence, Rustam Kasimdzhanov presents a promising White repertoire based upon 3.Nc3
BEATING THE FRENCH - Rustam Kasimdzhanov - VOLUME 2
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BEATING THE FRENCH - Rustam Kasimdzhanov - VOLUME 3
In his DVD series on the French Defence, Rustam Kasimdzhanov presents a promising White repertoire based on 3.Nc3.
BEATING THE FRENCH - Rustam Kasimdzhanov - VOLUME 3
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KNOW THE TERRAIN - The Advance French Structure - Sam Collins - VOLUME 4
The information explosion has led to a massive increase in opening theory. But how often do you win a game with a prepared line? What gives strong players the edge over their opponents is not some blockbuster novelty, but a deep understanding of the pawn structures to which their openings lead – an understanding that lasts into the middlegame and endgame, and is transferable between different openings with similar structures.
KNOW THE TERRAIN - The Advance French Structure - Sam Collins - VOLUME 4
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Secret Weapon Four Knights Game - Valeri Lilov
The Four Knights Game is a strong opening system that White can employ to crush his or her opponent with its ostensible simplicity. In the present DVD, FM Valeri Lilov takes on the task of acquainting you with the quirks of one of his favorite openings.
Secret Weapon Four Knights Game - Valeri Lilov
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ABC of the Evan's Gambit - Andrew Martin
The Evans Gambit is ideal as a weapon for all players who wish to learn the art of attack or simply want to improve their results!
ABC of the Evan's Gambit - Andrew Martin
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1. e4 for the Creative Attacker - Nigel Davies
Playing 1.e4 with White is often associated with having to know reams of opening theory but this does not have to be the case.
1. e4 for the Creative Attacker - Nigel Davies
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White Repertoire for 1.e4
The main focus of Alexander Bangiev’s repertoire CD is the Grand Prix Attack of the Sicilian Defence, featuring a wealth of introduction texts, playing suggestions and annotated games about this sharp attacking weapon.
White Repertoire for 1.e4
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Two Knight's Defense - Lawrence Trent
On this Fritz Trainer DVD, Lawrence Trent presents a comprehensive repertoire based on the Two Knight's Defense.
Two Knight's Defense - Lawrence Trent
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ABC of the Modern Benoni - Andrew Martin
On this Chessbase DVD, International Master Andrew Martin will teach you all the nuts and bolts of this fascinating opening, showing you when to duck and when to punch with Black and tackles some of the most critical move-orders of the day.
ABC of the Modern Benoni - Andrew Martin
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1...d6 Universal - Nigel Davies
1...d6 can be used as a universal defense against every White opening.
1...d6 Universal - Nigel Davies
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