The Albin Countergambit: Rediscovered, Reinvented, Revived
When Adolph Albin first played 2...e5 against the Queen’s Gambit in 1893, he introduced an opening that embodied risk, creativity, and defiance. For more than a century, theory dismissed his idea as a relic of the romantic era—until now. In The Albin Countergambit, GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso reveal the discovery that brings this opening back to life: the spectacular and deeply underestimated move 5.a3 g6!!.
The Move That Changes Everything
“It’s only the fifth most popular move—less than 150 games, can you believe it? But it’s the best one. The strongest, by far,” say the authors. “Some very sharp young players like Van Foreest and Shevchenko are already using it. And we found this Ukrainian IM, Reprintsev—he’s been playing it for years. Very smart guy. Nobody paid attention to him… but we did.”
This one idea changes the entire evaluation of the gambit. With 5...g6, Black refuses to play passively or predictably. Instead of trying to “equalize,” Jobava and Basso show how to outplay the opponent — combining activity, modern precision, and practical danger. The Albin is no longer a historical curiosity; it’s a fully viable counterattacking system for the modern player.
What You’ll Learn
• The complete 5.a3 g6 repertoire and its strategic logic
• Critical analysis of 6.Bg5 and other key tries
• 10 deeply annotated chapters covering all White systems
• 30 test positions to develop tactical alertness and pattern recognition
• Memory Booster feature for long-term retention
• 2 hours and 41 minutes of video instruction
• Multilingual PGN support (English, German, French, Spanish)
Practical Value of the Course
If you’re tired of theoretical marathons in the Queen’s Gambit and want a system that combines surprise value with genuine depth, the Albin Countergambit is your new weapon. You’ll learn to steer the game into sharp, flexible structures where understanding matters more than memorization.
This is not a romantic revival. It’s a renaissance built on analysis, accuracy, and courage—the qualities that define modern chess.
Discover why 5...g6 might be the most brilliant forgotten move in opening theory—and how to make the Albin Countergambit yours.
INTRODUCTION BY GM BAADUR JOBAVA
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