A brand-new camp by the legendary Greek trainer – deep, practical, and strategically transformative.
For the first time, we explore the Reti-Catalan hybrid (1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3) with unprecedented depth – studying strategic patterns, typical plans, and positional mastery in one of White's most flexible 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 strategic complexity of the Reti-Catalan – a system that combines the best elements of both classical openings.
Following his highly successful camps on the Symmetrical English and strategic mastery – where he provided deep insights into positional understanding – GM Papaioannou now presents something special: a complete framework for playing the Reti-Catalan, combining essential structural knowledge with strategic depth.
✅ Flexible weapon after 1.Nf3 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3
✅ Deep strategic patterns in Catalan-style positions
✅ Complete system coverage – from 3...c5 to 3...d5 variations
✅ Essential positional understanding plus typical plans
✅ Practical insights that work at all levels
This combines structural precision with strategic mastery. When you truly understand how to play the typical middlegame structures, you automatically know how to handle the opening variations – this is how strong players actually think in the Reti-Catalan system.
In this camp, GM Papaioannou shares decades of experience as a top player and trainer, combining essential positional knowledge with deep strategic insights. The material is accessible to ambitious club players and highly valuable for titled competitors.
You will master:
Important: All lectures emphasize deep understanding and strategic ideas over memorization – you'll learn to think like a strong player in these positions, not just follow moves.
✅ Dates: December 19–21, 2025
✅ Platform: Zoom
✅ Coach: GM Ioannis Papaioannou
December 19, 2025
19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time
Lecture 1: The 3...c5 and 3...b6 Variations
December 20, 2025
15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time
Lecture 2: The 3...a6 Romanishin System
17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time
Lecture 3: 3...d5 4.Bg2 dxc4 – Part 1
19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time
Lecture 4: 3...d5 4.Bg2 dxc4 – Part 2
December 21, 2025
15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time
Lecture 5: The 3...d5 4.Bg2 d4 System
17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time
Lecture 6: 3...d5 4.Bg2 Be7 System and Rare Lines – Part 1
19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time
Lecture 7: 3...d5 4.Bg2 Be7 System and Rare Lines – Part 2
✅ 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
✅ Early Bird Discount: Register before December 15 and get 25 EUR Off
Master the Reti-Catalan with one of the world's finest positional specialists.
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