1.d4 According to Dreev (13)

Following the success of the 1.d4 According to Dreev series, GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso return with a powerful new chapter—Fight the Queen’s Gambit Accepted. This course provides a complete and ambitious repertoire for White after:
1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4
This aggressive continuation challenges Black from the very first moves, setting the tone for dynamic and initiative-driven play. Unlike more reserved systems, 3.e4 seizes central space and creates immediate tactical and strategic dilemmas for the opponent.

For thirty years, GM Alexey Dreev has returned to the same weapon against the Slav: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3.
Not because it promises an opening advantage through force, but because it grants White structural flexibility that endures across all of Black's setups. While mainstream theory debates sharp Nc3 systems or early Qb3 confrontations, Dreev's approach offers something rarer—a positional framework that allows White to outplay opponents through understanding rather than memorization.

The Grünfeld Defence has long been the refuge of players who want counterplay with absolute theoretical reliability. Unlike most defences, it does not merely survive early pressure — it thrives on it. For decades, the Fianchetto System (1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 g6 3.g3 Bg7 4.Bg2 0-0 5.0-0 d5) has been White's most principled attempt to reduce that dynamism, steering the game into a quieter, more strategic frame. The irony, as any experienced 1.d4 player knows, is that "quieter" does not mean "easier." Against a well-prepared Grünfeld player, the Fianchetto can feel like a maze without an exit. The new Modern Chess course Fianchetto System vs the Grünfeld: Complete White Repertoire, by GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Basso, is built precisely to change that.

For decades, White players facing the King's Indian Defense have searched for systems that avoid the violent tactical storms Black seeks while maintaining realistic winning chances. GM Alexey Dreev, who has the experience of being a 2700+ super-GM and one of the world's most experienced positional players, has found his answer in the modest-looking 6.b3—a system he has refined throughout his entire career. Together with GM Pier Luigi Basso, he presents a complete repertoire where the double fianchetto becomes not just a solid choice, but a psychological challenge: when White removes the imbalance from the board, King's Indian players must either accept passive positions or pursue counterplay this system is specifically designed to neutralize.

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 happy to present the next installment in the acclaimed 1.d4 According to Dreev series — a powerful and practical repertoire against one of Black’s most solid defenses: the Queen’s Indian Defense.
After the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3, White enters a highly positional battleground where deep understanding often triumphs over memorization.

The Bogo-Indian Defense has recently gained immense popularity at all levels, including top-level chess. It offers Black a solid yet flexible setup, leading to strategically rich positions. Every 1.d4 player must be well-prepared to handle this tricky system, which frequently transposes into positions from the Nimzo-Indian and Queen’s Indian.

As GM Dreev explains in his introduction, the 4.g3 approach is an ideal weapon against the Slav Defense. Unlike 4.Nc3, which requires extensive memorization, or 4.e3, which has become highly theoretical, 4.g3 allows White to enter flexible, well-structured positions that align seamlessly with our existing repertoire.

We are thrilled to present Part 5 of the 1.d4 According to Dreev series: Play the Catalan - Part 2! This highly anticipated course completes the repertoire for White in the Catalan Opening, focusing on Black’s most popular responses: 4...Be7 and 4...Bb4+.
Once again, GMs Alexey Dreev and Pier Luigi Basso deliver an exceptional resource, combining groundbreaking ideas, practical insights, and a learner-friendly structure. If you’ve been following this series, you already know the depth and creativity these authors bring to their work.

In this course, GMs Alexey Dreev and Pier Luigi Basso present an extremely creative and challenging repertoire for White in the Catalan Opening, focusing on Black’s most concrete responses: 4...dxc4 and 4...c5. This cutting-edge database offers practical solutions, deep understanding, and a unique learning structure to help you confidently navigate these critical lines.