1.d4 According to Dreev - Fight the Bogo-Indian Defense
GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso
The Bogo-Indian Defense has recently gained immense popularity at all levels, including top-level chess. It offers Black a solid yet flexible setup, leading to strategically rich positions. Every 1.d4 player must be well-prepared to handle this tricky system, which frequently transposes into positions from the Nimzo-Indian and Queen’s Indian.
In this course, GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso have created an exceptional repertoire for White, equipping you with two strong responses against 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Bb4+:
✔ 4.Bd2 – Recommended by GM Basso, a natural and easy-to-play option with logical development and a clear plan.
✔ 4.Nd2 – Covered by GM Dreev, an alternative rich in deep strategic ideas, offering flexibility and fresh territory for White.
This dual-repertoire approach provides maximum flexibility, allowing you to adapt your choice based on your style and opponent’s preferences. Regardless of your approach, this course ensures that you will always have a powerful response against the Bogo-Indian.
Why Study This Course?
📌 Essential for 1.d4 players – The Bogo-Indian is a key battleground in modern chess. Mastering it will significantly enhance your ability to handle related structures from the Nimzo-Indian and Queen’s Indian.
📌 Strategic Excellence – This course goes beyond opening theory, giving you a deep understanding of fundamental middlegame structures.
📌 Proven Grandmaster Preparation – Both Basso and Dreev bring years of experience in tackling the Bogo-Indian at the highest level.
📌 Adaptability – Choose between 4.Bd2 or 4.Nd2 based on your style or your opponent’s preparation.
What’s Inside?
🔹 15 Theoretical Chapters – Detailed analysis of all major continuations and practical solutions to Black’s best setups.
🔹 30 Interactive Test Positions – Reinforce key concepts with practical exercises.
🔹 Memory Booster – Simplifies the learning process and helps you retain key lines and plans.
🔹 7 Hours of Video Content – Featuring in-depth explanations by GM Alexey Dreev & GM Pier Luigi Basso.
🔹 Basso’s Signature 15-Minute Repertoire Video – A quick and efficient way to internalize the key ideas.
A Logical Continuation of the 1.d4 According to Dreev Series
This course is part of the highly acclaimed 1.d4 According to Dreev series. It complements the previous courses by covering an important gap in White’s 1.d4 repertoire while maintaining consistency with past recommendations.
For a fully structured 1.d4 repertoire, check out:
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the King's Indian
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Fight the Grunfeld Defence
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Setups with ...c7-c5
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Play the Catalan – Part 1
🔗 1.d4 According to Dreev – Play the Catalan – Part 2
With the release of Fight the Bogo-Indian Defense, this series now provides a complete, top-level 1.d4 repertoire.
Conclusion
By studying this course, you will never struggle against the Bogo-Indian again. With two powerful options, a deep strategic foundation, and expert-level guidance from GMs Basso and Dreev, this is your ultimate weapon against one of Black’s most resilient defenses.