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The Open Sicilian represents one of White's most principled approaches to meeting 1...c5, demanding precise theoretical knowledge and deep positional understanding. Modern Chess presents the culminating volume of their systematic Open Sicilian repertoire: Open Sicilian for White - Crushing the Sidelines by GM Alexey Dreev, GM Baadur Jobava, and GM Pier Luigi Basso.

Modern Chess presents a comprehensive examination of the Norwegian Variation against the Ruy Lopez, authored by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso. This addition to the Legendary Openings Series provides Black with a concrete alternative to the traditional main lines, focusing on the move sequence 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 b5 5.Bb3 Na5.

Dreev University – Practical Mistakes is not about adding more theory to your repertoire. Instead, it targets the exact areas where games are won and lost in practice. By studying these thirty positions, you will sharpen your decision-making, reduce unforced errors, and play with greater confidence in critical moments.

The Vienna Game has long been a curious sideline in 1.e4 theory—sharp enough to tempt, but often considered too thin to rely on at a high level. That perception changes here. In Vienna Game for White – Top-Level Repertoire, GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso have built a complete, tournament-ready repertoire based on 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3, fusing inventive attacking ideas with rigorous analytical backing.

1.d4 for Black Against the Sidelines – Jospem’s Repertoire by GM Jose Martinez Alcantara and GM Pier Luigi Basso completes the trio of courses covering Black's full response to 1.d4. This course offers a powerful and practical repertoire against systems where White avoids an early c4—such as the Trompowsky Attack, London System, Jobava London, Veresov Attack, Colle System, and others. With 10 theoretical chapters, 30 test positions, a Memory Booster, and multilingual PGN files, the course is designed for players seeking clarity and confidence against these tricky lines. Together with the Nimzo-Indian and Bogo-Indian courses, it forms a complete bulletproof repertoire for Black against 1.d4.

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.

For years, one name struck fear into the hearts of 1.d4 players worldwide: GM Baadur Jobava. His secret weapon? A revolutionary approach to the Classical Slav Defense featuring the audacious 5...a5 that left even the world's elite scrambling for answers. Today, Modern Chess proudly presents Slav Defense According to Jobava, where the Georgian genius himself reveals the preparation that shaped his legendary career.

When GM Veselin Topalov unleashed 3.h4 against GM Anish Giri at the 2016 Candidates Tournament, the chess world laughed. Critics dismissed it as desperation, a novelty without substance. They were spectacularly wrong.
Fast-forward to 2025, and this "crazy" move has become a weapon of choice for the world's elite: Magnus Carlsen, Ding Liren, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and Alexander Grischuk have all embraced what chess insiders now call the 1.d4 Squeeze Repertoire. The system officially entered top-level preparation between 2019-2020, transforming from curiosity to cutting-edge theory.
Modern Chess is proud to present "1.d4 According to Lucas van Foreest - 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.h4", the latest installment in our acclaimed repertoire series, authored by GM Pier Luigi Basso and GM Lucas van Foreest.
Strategic Philosophy: Maximum Discomfort for Your Op

Modern Chess proudly announces the release of "The Revamped Alekhine Defense - Jobava's Repertoire," a groundbreaking chess course authored by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso. This comprehensive opening course transforms one of chess's most provocative defenses into a sharp, practical weapon for ambitious players.

Modern Chess proudly introduces the Deep Preparation - Eljanov's Caro-Kann course, launching an unprecedented series that revolutionizes how serious players approach opening study. Created by legendary Caro-Kann expert GM Alexey Dreev and renowned theoretician GM Pier Luigi Basso, this course represents a paradigm shift from breadth to depth.