1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 - Repertoire against 3.Bb5 & Nc3 (4h and 30min Video Running Time) 

GM Boris Avrukh     March 25, 2022

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Content  (42 Articles)

Introduction and Free Preview  Free
Chapter 1 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 1 - 4.Bxc6 and 4.Nc3  Closed
Chapter 1 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 2 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 2 - 4.c3  Closed
Chapter 2 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 3 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 3 - 4.0-0 Bd6  Closed
Chapter 3 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 4 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 4 - 4...Bd6 5.c3 a6 – Deviations from 6.Ba4  Closed
Chapter 4 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 5 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 5 - Main Line – Part 1  Closed
Chapter 5 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 6 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 6 - Main Line - Part 2  Closed
Chapter 6 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 7 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 7 - 3.Nc3 e5 – 4.d3 and 4.g3  Closed
Chapter 7 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 8 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 8 - 3.Nc3 e5 – 4.Nd5  Closed
Chapter 8 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 9 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 9 - 4.Bc4 Be7 5.d3 d6 – 6.h3 and 6.a3  Closed
Chapter 9 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 10 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 10 - 4.Bc4 Be7 5.d3 d6 – 6.Nd2  Closed
Chapter 10 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 11 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 11 - 4.Bc4 Be7 5.d3 d6 – 6.0-0 Nf6 7.Bg5  Closed
Chapter 11 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 12 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 12 - 3.Nc3 e5 – Main Line (Part 1)  Closed
Chapter 12 - Memory Booster  Closed
Chapter 13 - Video Lecture  Closed
Chapter 13 - 3. Nc3 e5 – Main Line (Part 2)  Closed
Chapter 13 - Memory Booster  Closed
Test Section  Closed
Computer Practice  Closed

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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 - Repertoire against 3.Bb5 & 3.Nc3

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We are happy to present the newest opening course by GM Boris Avrukh - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 - Repertoire against 3.Bb5 & 3.Nc3.

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Against both these options, Avrukh suggests the extremely practical and rare 3...e5!?. For a long period time of time, the entire concept based on ...e7-e5 was considered to be dubious. Recent practice, as well as the modern engines, show that things are far from simple. In this survey, Avrukh manages to improve Black's play in many of the critical positions.

The database includes 13 theoretical chapters, 15 interactive test positions, Video Version, Memory Booster, and Computer Practice.

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Preview by GM Boris Avrukh

For the Sicilian players, who prefer 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 move order, White's responses 3.Bb5 and 3.Nc3 have always been critical, practically on the level of Open Sicilian. When I used to play Sveshnikov (2006-2008) the variation 3.Nc3 e5 was already established as Black's main choice.

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Personally, I was not a  big fan due to the vulnerability of the d5-square and rather preferred 3...Nf6 line. Nowadays, when Gelfand and Carslen have been using Sveshnikov as their main opening, including World Championship matches, 3.Nc3 e5 has been developing as well. It appeared to be an extremely reliable choice for Black with complex middlegame positions. 

What I  like about this specific choice is that this line is independent, meaning it can be played by not only players, who want to play Sveshnikov, or Kalashnikov systems, but also by those, who intend to play other Sicilian variations,  whether it's Taimanov, Accelerated Dragon, or Richter-Rauzer. Another important reason is it's the same pawn structure as well as in our Rossolimo variation 3...e5, so it's a good fit for our concept.

In 2021 the game Grandelius-Caruana drew my attention. Shockingly  Fabiano met 3.Bb5 (Rossolimo) with 3...e5 move. Moreover, he came up with a  new concept 4...Bd6.

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In most of the cases, we obtain a similar pawn structure as in 3.Nc3 e5 variation. Right now it looks very fresh and encouraging system, moreover Black avoiding the study of one of the massive theoretical variations, which is required in the main lines 3...g6, e6, and 3...d6. I hope you will enjoy my presentation.

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