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In this video course you will learn about basic chess opening strategies, which can help youstart your chess game. Become familiar with the most famous chess trap, winning in just fourmoves: Scholar's Mate - and how to defend against it. But there is so much more! You willbecome acquainted with the Golden Rules of the Opening, and the importance of the centre -and what happens if you neglect these aspects. Why it's usually not a good idea to b...

In this video course you are making your first steps in mastering strategic concepts. As the legendary player Philidor (1726-1795) said: ''pawns are the soul of chess'' and in this course on basic chess strategy you will see his quote is still true today! After a brief introduction to each piece, covering their strengths and shortcomings, ourfocus will be on pawns and their specific functions (protecting your king, supporting pieces and restri...

The Calculation Training series continues with two volumes explaining the main tactical motifs of our game. Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player. After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself! After a short intro discussing the various themes, it's your turn to apply your skills. The interactive video format offers 29...

The Calculation Training series continues with two volumes explaining the main tactical motifs of our game. Mastering these tactical motifs is essential to deepen your understanding of the game and become a better player. After all, you neither want to overlook the given chances by your opponent, nor blunder yourself! After a short intro discussing the various themes, it's your turn to apply your skills. The interactive video format offers 180...

This video course offers you a complete, clear repertoire for Black against the moves 1.Nf3 and 1.c4. The recommended variations are easy to learn and not difficult to remember, but also pose White serious challenges. Against 1.Nf3 the plan is to respond with 1...d5 as Black is ready to return to the Queen's Gambit Accepted in case White plays 2.d4 (see the other video course). In this part, all White's relevant alternatives (2.c4, 2.e3, 2.b3,...

This video course offers you a complete, clear repertoire for Black against 1.d4, based on the Queen's Gambit Accepted (1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4). By trading off the d-pawn, Black is aiming for an open game with free development for their pieces. Black doesn't mind trading-off the central pawn, but rather is motivated to challenge White's centre and grab their opponent by the throat! Besides covering all the critical lines after 1.d4 & 2.c4, popular ...

Are you looking for a simple, easy-to-learn repertoire against 1.e4? Then the Scandinavian with 3...Qd8 is yours! After 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 the retreat 3...Qd8 leads to a very solid type position for Black. At the expense of two tempi, the pawn structure has been defined, and hence a clear developing plan can be made for our minor pieces. The first goal is to get the light-squared bishop out to g4, then placing the pawns on c6 and e6. No...

I have aimed to find a good balance of verbal explanations without ignoring the hardcore variations you have to know. In case you find some of the analyses a bit too long, don't be discouraged! They have been included mainly to illustrate the thematic ideas and show in which direction the game develops once the theoretical paths have been left. That's why I have actually decided to cover 37 games in their entirety, rather than cutting off my a...

Do I have to defend against my opponent's threat or can I simply ignore it and look for my own chances? A typical question which has often been asked during practical play. This two volume series on Calculation in Attack & Defence is the ideal guide to develop a good sense for attacking play, while keeping an eye on your opponent's defensive resources and possible counterplay against your own king. At the same time you'll be challenged to defe...

Do I have to defend against my opponent's threat or can I simply ignore it and look for my own chances? A typical question which has often been asked during practical play. This two volume series on Calculation in Attack & Defence is the ideal guide to develop a good sense for attacking play, while keeping an eye on your opponent's defensive resources and possible counterplay against your own king. At the same time you'll be challenged to defe...

The Sveshnikov is undeniably one of the most dynamic and aggressive Sicilians available these days. Most recently, it was made popular again by World Champion Magnus Carlsen in his match against Fabiano Caruana at the end of 2018, played in New York and where the World Champion retained his title successfully.

Robert Ris: Mastering Pattern Recognition in the Opening Pattern recognition is an important tool in modern chess, as it helps you to understand better the characteristics of a position. Particularly when you have been confronted with a surprise opening system played by your opponent, it helps when you can just rely on general principles. In this video series, ten key elements of opening play are discussed to help you improve your play at thi...

Robert Ris: How to Make a Plan In every game of chess, there comes a moment when one is confronted with the question: what should I do now? Often, the solution involves more than finding just one single move, and you are rather challenged to work out a complete plan instead. In order to make an effective plan, one needs to delve deeper into the position - just determining which pieces are good and bad normally is not enough to find your way. ...

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Robert Ris: Extreme Calculation Training After the success of the first volume on Calculation Training, Dutch IM Robert Ris continues with "Extreme Calculation Training" - a wide range of new aspects which have to be mastered to become a great calculator at the board! The topics discussed in the original series (candidate moves, method of elimination & imagination) are certainly useful when studying the content of this new video series. Speci...

In the first volume of "Crucial Chess Skills for the Club Player", attention is given to the three key elements of practical play. These three aspects aren't closely related to each other, but together form the key to improvement for any ambitious chess player. In the first 3 chapters Ris explores the most essential positions for rook endgames, offering practical advice along the way. He also offers ways to sharpen tactical vision in chapters ...

Robert Ris: Calculation Training Nowadays, people tend to prefer working on their chess by studying opening variations with engines, neglecting the practical side of our game. This DVD emphasizes the importance of training your calculation skills. Dutch IM Robert Ris made a selection of training material which he uses in lessons with students ranging from 1400 to 2400. But Ris believes that this material is suitable for players of various str...

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In den 1950er Jahren machte Weltmeister Michail Botwinnik die Abtauschvariante im Abgelehnten Damengambit zu einer gefährlichen Waffe. Den Springer nach e2 zu ziehen und kurz zu rochieren war damals revolutionär. Vorher spielte Weiß seinen Springer nach f3, um später einen Minoritätsangriff am Damenflügel einzuleit en, oder stellte den Springer nach e2, um lang zu rochieren und einen Bauernsturm am Königsflügel zu beginnen. Später trat Garry K...