Welcome to the second course in our 1.d4 According to Dreev series: 1.d4 According to Dreev - Fight the Gruenfeld Defence. In this database, GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso delve into one of the most theory-intensive openings in chess: the Gruenfeld Defense. We remind you that the first course from the series is 1.d4 According to Dreev - Fight the King's Indian.
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We are happy to announce that IM Krishnater has completed his 1.d4 repertoire with the course Top-Level Repertoire against King's Indian and Grunfeld.
Against both King's Indian Defence and Grunfeld Defence, Krishnater suggests two systems for White. In this way, the author provides you with a higher degree of flexibility. True to his analytical approach, Krishnater opts for early deviations from the mainstream theory that will likely take your opponent by surprise. That being said, his ideas are approved by the strongest engines.
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The camp of GM Papaioannou Practical 1.d4 Repertoire for White - Part 1 is already a digital product.
This product includes all the videos from the workshop as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. Overall, the material consists of 10.5 hours of video and a PGN database, which includes 174 files!
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We have not had to wait long for a new contribution to the ultra-popular Gruenfeld. The readers have already become acquainted with GM Kiril Georgiev’s review of 4.Bg5 and its ensuing lines. What are the differences with the same bishop sally after 4.Nf3 Bg7?
The Moldavian FM Egor Lashkin is here to give explanations to these essential questions. Even more, the initial position can also occur in games that have started with 1.Nf3.
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The starting position of this database arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7
True to his style, Cheparinov always looks for dynamic, challenging and relatively less explored variations. Therefore, the suggested repertoire is perfect for ambitious players who always play for a win with Black.
The database consists of 10 Theoretical Chapters, 10 Interactive Test Positions, a Memory Booster, and a Video Version (6h Video Running Time).
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GM Ivan Cheparinov starts another fascinating project - Play the Gruenfeld Defence. In two databases, he will provide top-level Gruenfeld Repertoire for Black. GM Cheparinov has tremendous experience in this opening. Besides using the Gruenfeld Defence as one of his main weapons, he worked on this opening as a second of the former World Champion Veselin Topalov.
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We are happy to present the newest opening project by GM Kiril Georgiev - Play 4.Bg5 against the Gruenfeld. The starting position of the current database arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.Bg5
This sound developing move has always been popular. White immediately increases the pressure on the central d5-pawn. Obviously, the drawback is that the g5-bishop is temporarily vulnerable. In this survey, GM Kiril Georgiev shows that White can fight for an advantage without taking too much of a risk. It's very important to point out that with very precise computer play, Black can equalize. Our objective is not to prove an advantage. Instead, we are trying to create practical chances against human players.
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We are happy to introduce the latest opening project of IM Renato Quintiliano - Play 5.Bd2 against the Gruenfeld. Recently, Renato achieved his last GM norm and the official attribution of the GM norm is just a formality now.
The current database consists of 10 huge theoretical chapters, 20 interactive test positions, Video Version (4.5 hours Running time), a Memory Booster, and Computer Practice.
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Modern practice shows that players of all levels can play 3.h4 with both colours. Almost all the lines lead to a full-blooded game where it's slightly easier to play with White. One of the main points behind 3.h4 is to prevent Black from obtaining a favourable version of the Gruenfeld.
There is an additional factor that contributes to the rising popularity of the entire concept with h2-h4. The new generation of neural network-based engines made us reconsider the advance of the rook pawn in almost every position. For example, in the games of Alpha Zero, we can often see the h-pawn going all the way to h6 at an early stage of the game. Besides restricting the opponent's pieces and providing space in the middlegame, this pawn is a tremendous asset in every endgame. In the current database, you will see this concept on multiple occasions.
The current database consists of 6 theoretical chapters, 10 interactive test positions, a Memory Booster, Video Version (approx.1h and 50 min running time), and Computer Practice.
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In his first database for Modern Chess, the Ukrainian FM Yuriy Krykun builds a very challenging yet underestimated weapon against the Grunfeld Defence. The first important position of his repertoire arises after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Nf3 c5 8.Bb5+
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