1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 for White – Deep Understanding GM Ioannis Papaioannou Completed

GM Ioannis Papaioannou July 2026

A brand-new camp by the legendary Greek trainer – deep, practical, and entirely focused on real understanding.

This camp continues GM Ioannis Papaioannou's "Deep Understanding" series in White repertoire territory. Following his successful Black repertoire projects on the Italian Game, the Spanish Arkhangelsk, and the Scotch Game, GM Papaioannou now presents a complete weapon for White against the ...e6 setups after 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3.

For many players, the 3.Bg5 system — the Torre Attack — is one of the most flexible and ambitious opening choices for White.

It allows White to set the strategic agenda from the very first moves, sidestepping the heavily prepared Queen's Gambit and Nimzo-Indian mainstream and steering the game into positions where understanding decides far more than memorisation. These are exactly the types of positions where strong preparation pays off — and where opponents armed with memorised theory often find themselves out of book by move six.

In this camp, GM Papaioannou provides a complete repertoire based on deep understanding of the arising structures, plans, and practical decisions.

At the same time, the 3.Bg5 system requires a particular kind of preparation.

Black has several principled tries, each leading to a completely different type of position. The lines with ...d5 lead to positional struggles where pawn structures and piece placement decide the game. The Hedgehog setups bring flexible, manoeuvring positions where both sides play for the long game. And the rare lines — including the direct ...Qb6, striking at b2 — invite sharper, more concrete play that must be met precisely.

GM Papaioannou shows how to approach each of these systems with the correct strategic mindset, turning the 3.Bg5 into a weapon that plays for the advantage in every line — not a sideline that merely sidesteps theory.

This is not just a repertoire camp. It is a complete journey into how strong players handle the 3.Bg5 system — from the most principled main lines to the rare tries that occasionally appear at the club level.

Following his highly successful strategic camps, GM Ioannis Papaioannou now presents a comprehensive approach to the 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 system for White, combining essential theoretical knowledge with deep positional understanding.

✅ Complete 3.Bg5 Understanding for White

✅ Solutions against every principled Black reply

✅ Practical ideas that work in real games

This camp focuses on the positions that arise again and again in practice. When you understand the structures, the plans, and the psychological aspects of the game, you no longer depend on memorisation — you play with clarity and confidence.

🧠 What to Expect

In this camp, GM Papaioannou shares his deep experience as a top player and world-class trainer. The material is both ambitious and practical — ideal for club players and highly valuable for advanced competitors.

You will master:

Typical strategies and typical mistakes – the recurring plans of the 3.Bg5 system, and the errors that most often decide these positions
The lines with ...d5 – the main positional battleground, with complete coverage of all critical systems
The Hedgehog variation – meeting Black's flexible ...b6 and ...Bb7 setups with the right strategic mindset
The rare lines and ...Qb6 ideas – Black's offbeat tries and the direct strike at b2, handled with deep practical preparation
Typical pawn structures and piece coordination in these positions
Practical decision-making in complex and non-standard positions

📅 Technical Details

✅ Dates: July 24 – July 26, 2026

✅ Platform: Zoom

✅ Coach: GM Ioannis Papaioannou

🗓️ Program

24.07.2026

🕒 19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time — Typical Strategies and Typical Mistakes (Part 1)

25.07.2026

🕒 15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time — Typical Strategies and Typical Mistakes (Part 2)

🕒 17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time — The Lines with ...d5 (Part 1)

🕒 19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time — The Lines with ...d5 (Part 2)

26.07.2026

🕒 15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time — The Hedgehog Variation

🕒 17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time — Rare Lines and ...Qb6 Ideas (Part 1)

🕒 19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time — Rare Lines and ...Qb6 Ideas (Part 2)

🎁 What You Get

✅ 10.5 hours of live training with GM Ioannis Papaioannou

✅ Recordings of all lectures (lifetime access)

✅ PGN files of all examples and analysis

✅ Exclusive digital product (available 2–3 weeks post-camp)

✅ Bonus training files by the coach

✅ 35 EUR Voucher for future purchases on Modern Chess

Master the 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 system for White — and learn how to handle every Black reply with confidence and clarity, from the principled main lines to the rare practical tries.

This event is completed.