The Black Knights’ Tango, also known as the Mexican Defence, is a bold and unconventional opening that puts White on edge from the very first moves. After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6!?, Black takes the initiative, luring White into overextending their central pawns, only to dismantle them with precise counterplay. This flexible system allows Black to dictate the game’s direction.
While 3.d5 might seem tempting for White, it’s often avoided in favour of moves like 3.Nc3 or 3.Nf3. Here, Black can seamlessly transition into dynamic setups such as the Bogo- Indian, Nimzo-Indian, or even the King’s Indian Defence. The variety keeps opponents guessing and offers rich opportunities for creative play. In this comprehensive course, FIDE Senior Trainer Andrew Martin guides you through the exciting world of the Tango, preparing you to confidently deploy this opening in competitive games. Tailored for players under a 2000 rating, Martin’s clear explanations and actionable strategies will supercharge your repertoire.
The Tango is not just an opening – it’s a weapon, designed for players who want to win as Black. Let Andrew Martin, a trusted ChessBase contributor since 2005, equip you with the skills to surprise and conquer your opponents!
5 hours video running time (English)
The product contains an activation key for:
- ChessBase training App (Download and installation for Windows and Mac)
- ChessBase-Books (Online version for web browsers)
- Video stream for iPad, tablet, PC etc. in the ChessBase video portal
Andrew Martin (born 1957) is an English chess player with the title of international master. Martin received his title as international master in 1984. He earned his first grandmaster norm in the British Championship of 1997 in Brighton. Martin was a commentator at.the chess world championship between Kasparov and Kramnik in 2000 and commentated at the British Championship for 20 years, before retiring in 2017. Martin is known as a professional chess teacher and is the former Head of the ECF Academy. Martin is a chess columnist, an author of chess books and the author of various instructional ChessBase videos. He is also a FIDE Senior Trainer and the current ECF Manger of Coaches.
This is what is delivered:
- Fritztrainer for 4 platforms: App for Windows, App for Mac, ChessBase books and ChessBase Videostream
- Delivery as a download or by post (card with serial number)
- Video course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.
- Repertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)
- Interactive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations.
- All videos and additional tasks, tests and texts included in the CB books.
- Sample games as a ChessBase database.
That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:
- Videos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar
- Analysis engine can be switched on at any time
- Video pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation
- Input of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game
- Learn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).
- Active opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening.
Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!
- The database with all games and analyses can be opened directly.
- Games can be easily added to the opening reference.
- Direct evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board
- Your own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire
- Replay training
- LiveBook active
- All engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis
- Assisted Analysis
- Print notation and diagrams (for worksheets)
System requirements:
Windows 10 or higher, Mac OS X (only download)
Windows 10 or higher
Minimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, DirectX11, graphics card with 256 MB RAM, (DVD-ROM drive), Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX11, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, (DVD-ROM drive) and internet access for program activation.
MacOSX
only available as download! Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10
