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In this new installment, we dive into one of the most intriguing and misunderstood areas of chess strategy—endgames with opposite-colored bishops.
At first glance, these positions may seem drawish or straightforward. But as you’ll soon discover, they are incredibly rich, subtle, and full of hidden depth. Opposite-colored bishop endgames often require precise calculation, deep positional understanding, and sometimes, a great deal of creativity. They are far from the “easy draws” many believe them to be.

We are proud to present the final chapter of our comprehensive French Defense repertoire – a complete, practical solution for Black against everything except 3.Nc3, which was extensively covered in Part 1 – French Winawer – Play the Armenian Variation. This second and final course completes the system and transforms your French Defense into a powerful, reliable weapon.

We are proud to present the final chapter in one of the most original and creative opening series ever published – English Opening According to Jobava.
In this course, GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso complete their 1.c4 repertoire by providing an aggressive and practical solution to systems involving …Nf6 and …g6, such as the King’s Indian, Grünfeld Defense, and other related setups.

We are proud to present the 10th and final installment of the acclaimed series 1.d4 According to Dreev – a monumental project by GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso. This concluding course—Fight the Minor Lines—is one of the most important in the series, covering a wide range of rare yet tricky systems that every serious 1.d4 player must be prepared for.
Even though the title mentions “sidelines,” you will discover some of the most principled and ambitious weapons that Black can choose against 1.d4—ranging from the Dutch Defense and the Tarrasch to the Chigorin, Budapest Gambit, Albin, and more.

We are proud to present the latest addition to the English Opening According to Jobava series, co-authored by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso. In this course, the authors deliver a complete White repertoire after 1.c4 c5 2.g3, one of the most strategic and flexible ways to meet the Symmetrical English.

We’re proud to present a dynamic and practical opening repertoire designed to surprise your opponents and create immediate pressure from the very first moves: The Scotch Gambit for White – Top-Level Repertoire by GM Lucas van Foreest and GM Pier Luigi Basso.
The Scotch Gambit has long been underestimated by official theory. But this course proves it’s not just a romantic opening from the past—it’s a razor-sharp, modern weapon when backed by serious preparation. GM Lucas van Foreest has spent years refining this system while preparing elite players rated 2700+. Now, working with GM Basso, the duo unveils a complete and highly practical repertoire based on fresh analysis and creative ideas.

We are proud to present a major release by one of Modern Chess’s most respected authors – GM Pier Luigi Basso. His brand-new course “Top-Level Repertoire Against the Nimzo-Indian Defence – Refined” is the most complete and up-to-date guide to 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.Qc2 – the most principled line against the Nimzo-Indian.
This course is not just an update – it’s a complete transformation. With 28 deeply analyzed theoretical chapters, 8 extensively annotated model games, 50 interactive test positions, a Memory Booster, and a full Video Version, this repertoire gives you everything you need to fight for an opening advantage against one of Black's most elite defenses.

We are excited to announce the release of French Winawer - Play the Armenian Variation, a complete repertoire for Black based on 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 Bb4. This course, authored by GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso, provides a high-level, practical, and ambitious system that allows Black to take full control of the game while avoiding the heavily analyzed mainlines.

We are thrilled to present the next course in the popular English Opening According to Jobava series, authored by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso!
This time, they tackle one of Black’s most reliable setups: the Slav-style structures arising after 1.c4 c6 2.g3.

Modern Chess proudly presents Dreev University – Dreev Dreams, a one-of-a-kind course that opens the door to the artistic, surprising, and deeply instructive chess universe of GM Alexey Dreev.
For years, Dreev has been quietly building a hidden collection of original positions—brilliant, counterintuitive, and thought-provoking puzzles that have nothing to do with memorized theory or tactical patterns. These are Dreev Dreams: positions that challenge your logic, imagination, and chess intuition.