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The camp Understand the French Defence is already a digital product. This product includes all the videos from the masterclass as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. Overall, the material consists of approximately 9 hours of video and a PGN database which includes 81 files!
We are proud to announce that this database comes with an integrated Computer Practice. This feature enables you to play 17 selected positions with a strong engine. In the majority of the positions, you should either convert an advantage or hold an equal position.

The Catalan opening has always been one of the most sound openings after 1.d4. Nowadays, the Catalan is one of the most frequent choices in the top-level practice, especially after the World Championship match Carlsen - Nepomniachtchi.
The starting position of the database arises after the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 Be7
The database consists of 15 theoretical chapters, 15 interactive test positions, a Memory Booster, Video Version (7h and 15 min Running time), and Computer Practice.
The new feature called Computer Practice allows you to play several critical positions against a strong engine.

Let GM Miloje Ratkovic teach you the ins and outs of this opening… with his battle-tested “secrets” mixed in between… to help you become a Nimzo-Indian superstar.

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An 11-hour long video training on how to unleash the full potential of this dynamic opening like never before. Robert Ris approaches opening study from an unusual yet instructive angle; instead of merely talking about theory, he dissects the position from both sides, so you can feel the plans and ideas, instead of memorizing lines.

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Usually, the choice of defence against the English opening largely depends on what we play with Black against 1.d4 and, to a smaller degree, against 1.Nf3 and 1.e4. For example, a QGD player will seriously consider answering 1.c4 with 1...e6, while a Slav/Caro Kann one is likely to respond with 1...c6, etc.
However, Black can use a completely different logic when approaching the question: ''What to play against 1.c4?" We can choose an independent system with black pieces, almost regardless of what our repertoire is against the other first moves. And, in that case, the most natural reply to 1.c4 is 1...e5

In the introduction to the current database, GM Mihail Marin writes:
"When talking about developing the bishop on c5, the modern (or Modern Chess) reader may first think of the Neo-Arkhangelsk system, while I am still nostalgic about the classical Arkhangelsk.
There is a third possibility, though: Black can deviate from these by developing his knight to e7. This has been first played in the '30s but started its modern trend with two games played by Mihail Rodin in the first decade of the third Millenium.
One typical aspect is that in the beginning engines seem to be very critical about this setup, but after the game advances a bit they start approving Black's strategy.
In principle, White can choose between lively piece play, with chances for both sides and the classical solid approach, leaving Black with a solid and flexible position, with good chances for reaching counterplay by manoeuvring accurately."

The Antoshin Variation of the Philidor Defense is a very interesting choice. Its theory is not very developed and easy to study. This is very practical if we compare it with other openings like the Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian Defense or the Marshall Attack of the Ruy Lopez. In general, you can choose between a solid line and a more tense one. There are usually not many forced variations, and while often a large number of move options are available, many of them end up transposing to each other. Because of this, it is often beneficial to focus on studying the themes and manoeuvres typical for the variation.
Black usually cedes the centre to his opponent, accepting a slight space disadvantage and playing for a counterattack. It is important not to miss the right moment to start this counterplay and end up in a passive position.

The camp Understand the Ruy Lopez is already a digital product. This product includes all the videos from the masterclass as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. Overall, the material consists of approximately 9 hours of video and a PGN database which includes 81 files!

We are happy to present the first opening course by the Indian grandmaster Abhijeet Gupta - Saemisch Variation against the Nimzo-Indian Defence.
The starting position of the database arises after the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.a3

The current database provides a complete Kan repertoire for Black. The course consists of 25 theoretical chapters, 25 interactive test positions, and Memory Booster.
The survey consists of four big sections - Systems with 5.c4, Systems with 5.Nc3, Systems with 5.Bd3, and Various Options on Move 5.