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Practical 1.d4 Repertoire for White Part 2

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 Friday, April 12, 2024

CAMP - My Repertoire against 1.Nf3 and 1.c4

Dealing with Reti and English is always tricky. The moves 1.Nf3 and 1.c4 became extremely popular due to the flexibility they provide White with. GM Papaioannou is ready to share with you his repertoire for Black. When possible, the suggested repertoire will fit into the spirit of Nimzo-Indian Defence and Bogo-Indian Defence.
 Sunday, April 14, 2024

DIGITAL PRODUCT - Practical 1.d4 Repertoire for White - Part 2

Time has come to announce the second installment of Papaioannou's practical 1.d4 repertoire. While Part 1 covered everything except 1...d5, Part 2 will be mainly dedicated to the position arising after 1.d4 d5 2.c4. Additionally, GM Papaioannou will cover the Dutch Defence and Black's rare openings.
 Monday, April 15, 2024

DIGITAL PRODUCT - Play the Caro-Kann - Part 2

After the highly successful camp Play the Caro-Kann - Part 1, GM Grigor Grigorov continues his Caro-Kann journey. While the first installment was dedicated to White's main moves 3.e5 and 3.Nc3, the second and final part will deal with everything else. You will enjoy powerful and very practical systems against challenging lines such as Exchange Variation, Panov Attack, Two Knights Variation, Fantasy Variation, and so on.

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Understand the Caro - Kann Defence - 3 Nc3 dxe4 4 Nxe4 Nf6

Join us in this exclusive interview with Grandmaster Pavel Eljanov, the acclaimed chess strategist and instructor, as we delve into the intricacies of the Caro-Kann Defense. Pavel has crafted a comprehensive four-part video course titled "My Caro-Kann," offering a full repertoire for Black in this classic opening.
In this insightful conversation, we explore the most crucial strategic and tactical elements of the Classical Variation of the Caro-Kann, focusing on the sequence 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Nf6. GM Eljanov sheds light on key positions, shares his expert analysis, and reveals the subtleties that can make or break a game at the highest levels.


Unlocking the Chess Mind: The Power of Dissociation

Join renowned French psychologist Richard Buono and Grandmaster Grigor Grigorov as they delve deep into the world of dissociation and its transformative potential for chess players. In this enlightening discussion, they explore:

✔ Before the Tournament: Learn how pre-tournament dissociation can alleviate anxiety and set the stage for peak performance.
✔ During the Game: Discover techniques to harness the power of dissociation to maintain focus, prevent emotional overwhelm, and execute strategic brilliance.
✔ After the Game: Understand the role of post-game dissociation in processing, reflecting, and extracting valuable insights from each match.

Whether you're an aspiring player or a seasoned professional, this video offers groundbreaking psychological insights to elevate your game. Dive in and discover the untapped reservoirs of your chess mind!

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Dissociation - (PDF file)


New Developments in Ruy Lopez by GM Ivan Cheparinov

Designed to help you master one of the oldest and most respected chess openings, this live discussion will not only explore GM Cheparinov's expert recommendations but also analyze how recent games, such as the thrilling World Championship match between GM Ian Nepomniachtchi and GM Ding Liren, have shaped the evolution of the Ruy Lopez.


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