The Benko Gambit has long occupied a complex position in chess theory. For decades, players recognized its exciting nature, yet many questioned its objective soundness at the highest level. This perception has fundamentally changed with the advent of modern engine analysis, revealing that Black possesses far more resources than previously understood.
GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso present a comprehensive examination of this legendary opening in their latest course, focusing particularly on an underexplored but highly effective approach that challenges conventional wisdom.
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The Cambridge Springs Variation stands as one of chess's most enduring defensive systems, offering Black a principled approach against the Queen's Gambit that has withstood over a century of theoretical scrutiny. Modern Chess presents the second installment in the acclaimed Deep Preparation series: Cambridge Springs for Black, authored by GM Alexey Dreev and GM Pier Luigi Ba
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Discover how Brazil's creative genius transforms the most popular opening with one stunning setup
When GM Luis Paulo Supi commits to a new repertoire, one needs to pay attention. The Brazilian grandmaster, renowned for his deep positional understanding and creative approach, has just completed his most ambitious project yet: a comprehensive guide to dismantling the Sicilian Defense with moves your opponents have never seen.
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The Sicilian Dragon has captivated chess players for generations, but modern engine analysis has cast doubt on many classical approaches. Enter the Dubov Dragon—a fresh interpretation that allows Black to embrace the Dragon's dynamic spirit while avoiding the theoretical minefields that have plagued traditional lines.
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Modern Chess completes the comprehensive 1.e4 system with Jobava and Jospem's 1.e4 Blitz Repertoire – Part 2, the final installment that addresses the most critical defensive setups: the Sicilian Defense, 1...e5, Pirc Defense, Modern Philidor, and Old Philidor Defense.
Following the success of Jobava and Jospem's 1.e4 Blitz Repertoire – Part 1, which covered solid defenses like the French and Caro-Kann, Part 2 tackles the sharp, tactical battlegrounds where blitz mastery becomes decisive.
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Modern Chess is proud to announce the release of Play the Open Sicilian - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 for White by GM Arjun Kalyan, the latest addition to his systematic Open Sicilian repertoire series. This new course builds directly upon the foundation established in his previous work, Play the Open Sicilian - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 for White, as GM Kalyan continues developing his comprehensive repertoire against Black's most challenging defensive setups.
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The Semi-Slav Defense presents one of Black's most solid and theoretically demanding responses to 1.d4. This course tackles it head-on with the Catalan-style approach using 5.g3, offering White concrete advantages in positions where Black traditionally finds comfortable play.
Van Foreest's method is characteristically direct: "We play the toughest lines — the ones Black hates to face, system after system." The g3 setup against the Semi-Slav creates practical problems for Black while maintaining White's opening initiative.
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The Dutch Defense represents more than an opening choice—it's a commitment to fight for victory from the very first move. Modern Chess is proud to present Dutch Defense for Black - Beat the Deviations from the Leningrad Variation, a comprehensive course by GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy and GM Pier Luigi Basso that completes the ambitious repertoire framework established in Play the Leningrad Dutch.
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The Open Sicilian remains one of the most theoretically demanding openings in competitive chess. GM Kalyan's latest course provides a structured approach to handling the main Sicilian systems that strong players encounter regularly: the Najdorf, Dragon, Scheveningen, and key sidelines.
"The Najdorf is probably the single most popular chess opening at all levels," notes GM Kalyan in his introduction. "Moreover, players who play the Najdorf tend to be lifelong Najdorf players. The theory is constantly evolving, and Black has a lot of workload to keep themselves updated."
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Modern Chess presents Jobava and Jospem's 1.e4 Blitz Repertoire – Part 1, a collaboration between GM Baadur Jobava and GM Jose Martinez Alcantara examining opening choices suited to rapid and blitz play.
GM Baadur Jobava has maintained consistent performance across time controls, while GM Jose Martinez Alcantara brings extensive online chess experience. Both authors have selected lines they regularly employ in their own games, providing insight into their practical decision-making process.
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