Bogo-Indian Defence Refined (10.5h Video Running Time) 

Bogo-Indian Defence Refined

The camp Bogo-Indian Defence Refined is already a digital product. This product includes all the videos from the camp as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. Overall, the material consists of 10.5 hours of video and a PGN database, which includes 199 files! 

You will find the following lectures:

✅ Typical Bogo-Indian Strategies after 4.Bd2 a5

✅ 4.Bd2 a5 - Theoretical Section - Part 1

✅ 4.Bd2 a5 - Theoretical Section - Part 2

✅ The Solid 4.Bd2 Bxd2

✅ Typical Bogo-Indian Strategies after 4.Nbd2 d5

✅ 4.Nbd2 d5 - Theoretical Section

✅ 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 - Practical Repertoire against the Catalan

Now, we shall take a look at the different lectures.

Typical Bogo-Indian Strategies after 4.Bd2 a5

In this lecture, we will explore typical strategies and pawn structures, which will enhance our overall understanding of this opening line and deepen our grasp of the strategic foundations behind the theoretical lines after 4.Bd2 a5. The themes covered include:

1. The symmetrical pawn structure that arises after Black plays …e5 and White exchanges on e5
2. Light-squared strategy
3. The central structure c4-d5-e4 with a blocked bishop on g2
4. The pawn structure that occurs after Black plays …e5 and exchanges on d4

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4.Bd2 a5 - Theoretical Section - Part 1

In this lecture, we begin our study of the theory after 4.Bd2 a5 by examining all the alternatives to the main line 5.g3, including 5.Nc3, 5.Qc2, 5.a3, and 5.e3.

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4.Bd2 a5 - Theoretical Section - Part 2

Here, White’s main move 5.g3 is covered in detail. Black’s basic setup involves a quick …d6, …Nbd7, and …e5. This can lead to various pawn structures and strategic themes. Symmetrical pawn structures, light-squared strategies, and other concepts are explored in the model games.

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The Solid 4.Bd2 Bxd2

In contrast to the strategically complex lines after 4…a5, exchanging on d2 leads to a different type of play. Generally, Black obtains a slightly passive but very solid position. After 5.Qxd2, we continue with …0-0, …d5, …c6, …Nbd7, and …b6. In the case of the less favorable 5.Nxd2, Black shifts plans, opting for …d6 and …e5. In this structure, the white knight would prefer to be on c3 rather than d2.

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Typical Bogo-Indian Strategies after 4.Nbd2 d5

With 4.Nbd2, White pursues a different strategy compared to 4.Bd2. By avoiding the exchange of bishops, White often aims for a quick a3 to gain the bishop pair. We respond with 4…d5, and after 5.a3, we play 5…Be7. This slight loss of time is justified since White's knight is somewhat misplaced on d2. In this lesson, we cover every reasonable continuation on move five, except for 5.Qa4+.

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4.Nbd2 d5 - Theoretical Section

The critical continuation 5.Qa4+, forcing Black to defend the bishop with 5…Nc6, is the focus of this lesson. Black's knight is awkwardly placed on c6, as it blocks the c-pawn. GM Papaioannou's recommendation to counter this system is based on a pawn sacrifice, first seen in the game Gelfand-Berkes.

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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 - Practical Repertoire against the Catalan

Playing against the powerful Catalan is always a challenge. In this lecture, GM Papaioannou presents a sharp, modern, yet easy-to-learn system: 4.Nf3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 Nbd7 7.0-0 c6, with the idea of keeping the king in the center and launching immediate counterplay on the kingside with …f5, …g5, or …h5, depending on White’s moves.

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