A brand-new camp by the legendary Greek trainer – deep, practical, and completely unique.
For the first time, we explore the Reti against …g6 after 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 g6 with unprecedented depth – studying strategic patterns, pawn structures, and long-term plans in one of chess’s most flexible and misunderstood opening systems.
This is not a repertoire-building camp. It’s a deep positional journey into how strong players actually understand and navigate the rich complexity of Reti structures against King’s Indian–type setups.
Following his highly successful camps on strategic openings and endgames – where he provided deep insights into positional mastery – GM Papaioannou now presents something special: a complete understanding of the Reti against …g6, combining essential theoretical knowledge with strategic mastery.
✅ Universal weapon after 1.Nf3
✅ Deep strategic patterns in flexible Reti structures
✅ Complete system coverage – from 3.b3 to the c4–Nc3 setups
✅ Essential theoretical knowledge plus long-term plans
✅ Practical understanding that works at all levels
This combines theoretical precision with strategic mastery. When you truly understand how to play the resulting middlegame structures, you automatically know how to handle the opening – this is how strong players actually think in the Reti.
🧠 What to Expect
In this camp, GM Papaioannou shares decades of experience as a top player and trainer, combining essential theoretical knowledge with deep strategic insights. The material is accessible to ambitious club players and highly valuable for titled competitors.
You will master:
The 3.b3 system – strategic foundations and typical middlegame plans
The symmetrical setups – understanding plans after …b6 and …c5
The c6–d5 structures – central tension, pawn breaks, and long-term ideas
The d6–e5 systems – how to meet Black’s central challenge
The c4–Nc3 setup – a strong second option for White and when to choose it
Typical strategic transitions – from opening to middlegame
Key positional themes that repeat across many move orders
📅 Technical Details
✅ Dates: January 16–18
✅ Platform: Zoom
✅ Coach: GM Ioannis Papaioannou
🗓️ Program
16.01.2026
19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time – The System with 3.b3 - Symmetrical Structures
17.01.2026
15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time – The System with 3.b3 - c6–d5 Structure (Part 1)
17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time – The System with 3.b3 - c6–d5 Structure (Part 2)
19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time – The System with 3.b3 - d6–e5 Structure (Part 1)
18.01.2026
15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time – The System with 3.b3 - d6–e5 Structure (Part 2)
17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time – The System with 3.Nc3 (Part 1)
19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time – The System with 3.Nc3 (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 Reti against …g6 with one of the world’s finest strategic trainers.
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