We are thrilled to announce the release of our newest elite-level course: Rossolimo for Black – Top-Level Repertoire, authored by GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso. This course is a must-have addition to the repertoire of any serious 1.e4 player with Black who wishes to handle the Rossolimo Variation (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5) with confidence, clarity, and modern preparation.
Why Study the Rossolimo as Black?
Many players avoid the Classical Sicilian (2...Nc6) simply because they fear the Rossolimo. That ends now.
With this course, GM Dreev and GM Basso flip the narrative—showing that 3...g6 is not only playable but perhaps the most solid and practical weapon against the Rossolimo today. This modern system is already being used by elite grandmasters, and now you can join them with complete, cutting-edge preparation.
"We don't just give you moves. We give you a system, mindset, and top-level understanding." – Dreev & Basso
A Perfect Companion to the Classical Sicilian
This course is the logical continuation of Dreev's Classical Sicilian, one of our most successful releases.
If you are building your Black repertoire around the Classical Sicilian—which arises after
1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.Nc3 Nc6—then knowing how to handle 3.Bb5, the Rossolimo Variation, is critical. This course fills that gap completely and provides a seamless extension to your Sicilian arsenal.
What the Course Includes
This is a comprehensive training package, tailored for both practical players and ambitious improvers:
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✅ 14 Theoretical Chapters covering all critical lines after 3.Bb5 g6
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✅ 30 Interactive Test Positions to sharpen your practical understanding
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✅ Memory Booster to help you retain key ideas and patterns
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✅ Video Version (4h 10min) featuring clear explanations by GM Basso
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✅ Basso's Signature 15-Minute Repertoire – for quick and efficient preparation
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✅ Bonus Chapter by IM Dragos Ceres, who brings deep experience on the White side of the Rossolimo
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🌍 PGN Files Available in 4 Languages – English, French, German, and Spanish – making this course truly accessible for an international audience
Course Highlights
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🔥 3...g6 – A Modern and Universal Weapon
This move sets up a robust system for Black. No need to fear Bb5—welcome it. -
🧠 Clear Concepts, Strong Plans
Dreev and Basso focus on understanding-based chess rather than rote memorization. -
🎯 Chapter 8 – Guest Contribution by IM Dragos Ceres
IM Ceres, a long-time practitioner of the Rossolimo with White, explains how Black should best neutralize his own weapons. This inside perspective is both rare and invaluable. -
♟️ Mainline Coverage – No Stone Left Unturned
Whether White plays with 4.Bxc6, 4.O-O, 5.c3, 5.Re1, or sideline tries like 5.Nc3 or 5.d3—you’ll be armed with top-level preparation. -
📈 Ready for Tournament Play
The lines included are practical, solid, and ready for immediate use at all levels of play.
Conclusion: From Vulnerable to Invincible
After completing this course, the Rossolimo will no longer be a headache—it will be a strategic battleground where you set the terms. With the combined experience of GM Dreev, one of the world’s deepest strategists, and GM Basso, one of Modern Chess’ most prolific and practical authors, you are in expert hands.