Jobava London According to Jobava - Part 2 - 2025 Edition 

The Jobava London Strikes Back: A 2025 Evolution

When Baadur Jobava introduced 3.Bf4 followed by Nb5, he didn't just create an opening system—he planted a flag in uncharted territory. Now, as opponents scramble to neutralize this aggressive setup with recommendations like 3...a6 4.e3 b5 and 4...h6!?, the Georgian grandmaster returns with a direct challenge: Jobava Against the World. This 2025 Edition of Part 2 isn't merely an update—it's a statement that the Jobava London remains one step ahead of contemporary theory, backed by fresh ideas, real tournament victories, and the inspired success story of FM Francesco Bettalli's climb to the IM title.

What Makes This Course Essential

While Part 1 established the foundation of the Jobava London, Part 2 confronts Black's most critical defenses: 3...e6 and 3...a6. The 2025 Edition expands dramatically with cutting-edge theoretical lessons addressing modern defensive tries, particularly those championed during the Modern Chess Autumn Challenge. GM Jobava, alongside co-author GM Pier Luigi Basso, dismantles recent recommendations systematically—proving that 4.Nb5 remains a potent weapon against 3...e6, while the aggressive 3...a6 lines face Jobava's trademark creativity head-on.

The course centers on critical positions like 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4 e6 4.Nb5 Na6 5.e3 Be7 6.Nf3, where White maintains subtle pressure despite Black's solid structure. Against 3...a6, you'll discover how to handle both the ambitious 4.e3 b5 (GM Paulius Pultinevicius's recommendation) and the mysterious 4...h6!? (advocated by GMs Daniel Dardha and Felix Blohberger). Jobava's analysis includes rapid training games against GM Alexey Dreev, filmed specifically for this course, offering real-time commentary on how to navigate these complex positions.

Variation Map:

• 3...e6 Systems: 4.Nb5 Na6 5.e3 Be7 6.Nf3 (main theoretical battleground) | 4...Bb4+ sideline with improvements over Jobava-Gelfand
• 3...a6 Lines: 4.e3 b5 (Pultinevicius's aggressive try) | 4...h6!? (Dardha/Blohberger's waiting move) | Model games and theoretical files
• Sidelines: Various fourth-move alternatives and less common Black responses

Technical Structure

• 4 Units divided across multiple chapters
• Extra section: Jobava Against the World (direct refutations of modern Black recommendations)
• Extra section: Jobava's Legacy in Practice (IM Francesco Bettalli's annotated tournament games, including his victory over Alexei Shirov)
• Memory Booster
• To Go Version of for quick study
• Video instruction

The Human Element

Perhaps most compelling is the story of Francesco Bettalli, an FM who had plateaued for years until discovering the 2024 Jobava London course. By adopting Jobava's creative approach and applying these ideas throughout 2025, Bettalli not only achieved the IM title but defeated elite opposition including Alexei Shirov. His annotated games in the Jobava's Legacy in Practice section demonstrate that this opening transcends mere preparation—it becomes a catalyst for renewed passion and breakthrough results.

Continue Your Jobava Journey

The Jobava London According to Jobava - Part 2 - 2025 Edition proves that unconventional openings thrive when backed by deep understanding and continuous evolution. Whether you're looking to expand your repertoire with fresh theoretical weapons or seeking inspiration from Jobava's fearless approach to chess, this course delivers practical solutions against Black's most popular defenses.

INTRODUCTION BY GM BAADUR JOBAVA

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