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Nimzo Indian 4.f3 and Sämisch Variation
The variations 4.f3 and the Sämisch, which are presented on this CD, are ideally suited to fight the Nimzo Indian.
Nimzo Indian 4.f3 and Sämisch Variation
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The Colle System
The Colle System is rather a playing scheme than an opening.
The Colle System
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An Opening Repertoire for Black
The CD is suitable for club players and contains the ChessBase Reader based on ChessBase 9.
An Opening Repertoire for Black
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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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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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Trompowsky Attack
The Trompowsky attack, which arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 has matured into a full-blooded opening. On this CD a repertoire from White´s point of view is given.
Trompowsky Attack
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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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King's Indian with h3
The system with h3, which offers White many tactical possibilities, has been proven to be quite successful in practice.
King's Indian with h3
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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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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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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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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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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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The Bird's Opening
It is no pleasure to play with Black against the Bird-Opening (1.f4) – one is vaguely familiar with some bad disasters, but less familiar with ways to avoid them.
The Bird's Opening
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Budapest Gambit - 2nd Edition
The Budapest Gambit results after the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5. It is a popular surprise weapon of many top young grandmasters.
Budapest Gambit - 2nd Edition
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Caro-Kann Panov Attack B13
The Caro-Kann opening (1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5) is said, possibly unfairly, to be a bit on the tame side.
Caro-Kann Panov Attack B13
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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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Gruenfeld Defense
The Gruenfeld is one of the most aggressive replies to 1.d4. It is no wonder that Garry Kasparov has included it in his opening repertoire.
Gruenfeld Defense
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Modern Benoni
The Modern Benoni is a fighting defence that will suit players aiming for active play rather than patient defence.
Modern Benoni
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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ABC of the Modern Slav - Andrew Martin - 2nd Edition
In this modern update Andrew Martin considers nine, new, interesting and important games, most involving strong grandmasters, which demonstrate that this is one of Black’s best defences to 1.d4.
ABC of the Modern Slav - 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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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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Queen's Indian Defense: The Easy Way - Jacob Aagaard
With "The Queen's Indian – The easy way", IM Jacob Aagaard presents a new DVD which, together with his previously published work on the Nimzo-Indian Defence, forms an almost complete black repertoire against 1.d4 and 2.c4
Queen's Indian Defense: The Easy Way - Jacob Aagaard
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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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Accelerated Dragon - Nigel Davies
The Accelerated Dragon is much more than just a dynamic yet solid means of countering 1.e4
Accelerated Dragon - 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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Maroczy System - Sergei Tiviakov
The Maroczy System of the Sicilian Defence is one of the modern openings where Black attacks the white centre mainly with pieces.
Maroczy System - Sergei Tiviakov
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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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Scotch Game - Nigel Davies
The Scotch Game by Nigel Davies is a lively alternative to the Ruy Lopez which has found favor amongst many leading Grandmasters.
Scotch Game - Nigel Davies
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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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