GM Ioannis Papaioannou
A brand-new camp by the legendary Greek trainer – deep, practical, and entirely focused on real understanding.
This camp is the next step in GM Ioannis Papaioannou’s complete 1.e4 e5 repertoire for Black, following his highly successful projects:
👉 Italian Game for Black - Deep Understanding
👉 The Spanish Arkhangelsk with Early ...Bc5 - Deep Understanding
With the Scotch Game, we now complete one of the most important parts of the 1.e4 e5 universe.
For many players, the Scotch Game is one of the most unpleasant openings to face.
It often leads to irrational positions, where standard plans do not apply and concrete understanding becomes critical. These are exactly the types of positions where preparation based on memorization breaks down.
In this camp, GM Papaioannou provides a solution based on deep understanding of the arising structures, plans, and practical decisions.
At the same time, the Scotch Four Knights presents a completely different challenge.
Many players are frustrated by these positions due to their seemingly dry nature and high drawing tendencies. However, this is often a matter of perspective.
GM Papaioannou shows how to approach these structures with the correct strategic and psychological mindset, turning them into positions where Black can play actively and confidently for more than equality.
This is not just a repertoire camp. It is a complete journey into how strong players handle the Scotch — from early deviations to typical middlegames and long-term plans.
Following his highly successful strategic camps, GM Ioannis Papaioannou now presents a comprehensive approach to the Scotch Game for Black, combining essential theoretical knowledge with deep positional understanding.
✅ Complete Scotch Game Understanding for Black
✅ Solutions against both dynamic and “dry” systems
✅ 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 memorization — 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:
• The Scotch Game with 4…Bc5 – understanding all key systems and move-order nuances
• The 5.Nxc6 variation and rare alternatives – practical solutions against early deviations
• The 5.Be3 systems – strategic ideas, typical plans, and critical positions
• The 5.Nb3 variation – deep understanding of structures and long-term play
• The Scotch Four Knights – how to handle “dry” positions with the right mindset
• Typical pawn structures and piece coordination in Scotch positions
• Practical decision-making in complex and non-standard positions
📅 Technical Details
✅ Dates: April 24 – April 26, 2026
✅ Platform: Zoom
✅ Coach: GM Ioannis Papaioannou
🗓️ Program
24.04.2026
🕒 19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time
The Scotch Game: 4…Bc5 – 5.Nxc6 and Rare Alternatives
25.04.2026
🕒 15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time
The Scotch Game: 4…Bc5 – 5.Be3 (Part 1)
🕒 17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time
The Scotch Game: 4…Bc5 – 5.Be3 (Part 2)
🕒 19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time
The Scotch Game: 4…Bc5 – 5.Nb3 (Part 1)
26.04.2026
🕒 15:30 – 17:00 Paris Time / 09:30 – 11:00 New York Time
The Scotch Game: 4…Bc5 – 5.Nb3 (Part 2)
🕒 17:30 – 19:00 Paris Time / 11:30 – 13:00 New York Time
The Scotch Four Knights – Main Ideas and Structures (Part 1)
🕒 19:30 – 21:00 Paris Time / 13:30 – 15:00 New York Time
The Scotch Four Knights – Advanced Concepts and Practical Play (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 Scotch Game for Black as part of a complete 1.e4 e5 repertoire — and learn how to handle both chaotic and quiet positions with confidence and clarity.
This event is completed.