Courses (56)

We are excited to present a fresh and original repertoire for White in the classical Spanish Four Knights—crafted by IM Kushager Krishnater. This course takes a bold and unexplored path with the surprising move 4.a4!?, offering new territory in a well-known opening.

Rather than following the established theoretical paths, IM Krishnater introduces a strategically rich and under-analyzed direction that puts early pressure on Black and opens the door to practical chances.

Are you tired of passive positions with Black against 1.e4? Ready to turn the tables and play for a win in every Spanish Opening game? The Deferred Steinitz Defense (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6) offers exactly what ambitious players seek: a theoretically sound yet practically challenging system that puts immediate pressure on White.

We are pleased to present a new high-level strategic course – Deep Understanding of the Spanish Middlegame – Part 1 – created by GM Dejan Bojkov and Metodi Stoinev. This project marks the beginning of a full repertoire for Black against the Ruy Lopez, developed through a well-balanced blend of modern analysis and classical ideas.

The Jaenisch Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 f5) has long fascinated players with its aggressive intent and dynamic potential. In this in-depth repertoire course, FM Maurizio Brancaleoni offers a modern and comprehensive take on this powerful gambit system for Black.
This course is packed with content and includes:
✅ 14 deeply analyzed theoretical chapters
✅ 6 annotated model games
✅ 20 interactive test positions
✅ Memory Booster

After having provided a full repertoire against the closed games with Queen’s Gambit Declined Part 1 & 2, GM Ivan Cheparinov goes to work on the most classic opening after 1.e4 – the Spanish. True to his uncompromising analytical style, he goes for the most principled of Black’s many possible systems – the Marshall Gambit!

The camp My Practical Spanish Repertoire for White is now available as a digital product! This comprehensive course includes all the videos from the camp as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. The material consists of 10.5 hours of video and a PGN database with 145 files!

This concluding course covers all of Black’s rare sidelines that can arise on moves 3 and 4. While these lines are less common, they are no less critical to prepare for. Black often employs these variations as surprise weapons, making them essential knowledge for any player serious about mastering the Spanish Opening. Some of these lines, like the Nge7 Cozio, are gaining significant popularity and can catch even experienced players off guard.

We are excited to announce the release of the second part of the Play the Spanish - Top-Level Repertoire for White series by GMs Baadur Jobava and Pier Luigi Basso.
This course focuses on Black’s setups featuring ...Bc5, including the highly dynamic Arkhangelsk Variation, one of the most critical challenges to the Spanish Opening. By tackling the key systems based on ...Bc5, this course equips you with practical solutions and creative ideas to confidently navigate these sharp and strategically rich positions.

This course is the first of three databases crafted to provide you with a practical and enduring Spanish repertoire for White. The Spanish Opening is often regarded as the cornerstone of chess strategy, and by exploring its complexities, you'll not only deepen your repertoire but also enhance your overall playing strength. In this course, GMs Jobava and Basso delve into the Berlin Variation and all the classical systems emerging after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0. With this foundation, you’ll secure the most critical part of your Spanish repertoire.

We are happy to introduce another fascinating project by GM Michael Roiz - 3...a6 4.Ba4 Nge7 - Practical Repertoire against Ruy Lopez.
This system is getting very popular recently. Black has gone for it in a bunch of high-level games. In most cases, our idea is to follow with ...Ng6 on the next move. Years ago, grandmasters believed that this system was dubious since White could obtain a slight but stable plus. Modern engines, however, showed how Black can solve all the problems in all the problematic positions.