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Lecture 1 - Video Lecture Closed
Lecture 1 - The Mindset Closed
45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | Open - Middelburg, Tom (IM) - Rodriguez Santiago, Jaime (FM) Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Croad, Nicolas - Galvez Dastin, Eduardo Closed
Prague - Salwe, Georg - Rubinstein, Akiba Closed
45th Chess Olympiad Budapest 2024 | Open - Mendez Machado, Andre (FM) - Aronian, Levon (GM) Closed
FIDE World Cup 2021 - Andreikin, Dmitry - Ivic, Velimir Closed
Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting - Bluebaum, Matthias - Andreikin, Dmitry Closed
GRENKE Chess Classic - Caruana, Fabiano - Aronian, Levon Closed
Match Flohr-Grob +4-1=1 - Flohr, Salo - Grob, Henry Closed
Monte Carlo - Von Popiel, Ignatz - Marco, Georg Closed
POL-ch26 - Schmidt, Wlodzimierz - Kwasniewski, Janusz Closed
Porto San Giorgio op 9th - Glek, Igor Vladimirovich - Lazarev, Vladimir Closed
Moscow International-01 - Rubinstein, Akiba - Gruenfeld, Ernst Closed
Candidates Tournament - Smyslov, Vassily V - Petrosian, Tigran V Closed
Jugoslavija - Georgiev, Ki - Smagin, S... Closed
Lecture 2 - Video Lecture Closed
Lecture 2 - The Proper Trades Closed
Olympiad-43 - Jones, Gawain C B - Mekhitarian, Krikor Sevag Closed
Grand Prix 2017 - Gelfand, Boris - Radjabov, Teimour Closed
Politiken Cup - Brynell, S..... - Dreev, A..... Closed
10th EICC - Matsenko, S.... - Timman, Jan Closed
CCT Julius Baer Generation Cup Play-In - Kozak, Adam - Kovalev, Vladislav Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Tran, Tuan Minh - Zhalmakhanov, Ramazan Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Tan, Jun Ying - Ferreira, Jorge Viterbo Closed
Your Next Move Grand Chess Tour - Anand, Viswanathan - Nakamura, Hikaru Closed
Airthings Masters | Knockout - Aronian, Levon - Radjabov, Teimour Closed
Open European Team Championship - Blomqvist, Erik - Kjartansson, Gudmundur Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Brunello, Sabino - Asllani, Muhamet Closed
CHN-ch - Zhou, Jianchao - Hou, Yifan Closed
The Proper Trades: Giri, Anish - Kovale - Giri, Anish - Kovalev, Vladislav Closed
Moscow FIDE GP - Hou, Yifan - Vachier Lagrave, Maxime Closed
Montreal - Karpov, Anatoly - Spassky, Boris Vasilievich Closed
Candidates qf Huebner-Smyslov +1-1=12 - Smyslov, Vassily V - Huebner, Robert Closed
Karlsbad-01 International Masters - Maroczy, Geza - Rubinstein, Akiba Closed
Interzonal-09a - Byrne, Robert Eugene - Taimanov, Mark E Closed
URS-ch24 Final - Tal, Mihail - Aronin, Lev Solomonovich Closed
Lecture 3 - Video Lecture Closed
Lecture 3 - Improving the Bad Pieces Closed
Nihal vs. MVL | Speed Chess QF - Nihal Sarin - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Olsen, Filip Boe - Pinto, Daniel Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Bodemar, Jonathan - Avila Pavas, Santiago Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Tan, Santiago Jr - Cabralis, Quinn Closed
45th FIDE Women's Chess Olympiad - Milovic, Aleksandra - Khotenashvili, Bella Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Zhao, Zong-Yuan - Ponomariov, Ruslan Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Korobov, Anton - Smerdon, David C Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Jimenez Jimenez, Leandro - Heimisson, Hilmir Freyr Closed
45th FIDE Women's Chess Olympiad - Gaal, Zsoka - Khamdamova, Afruza Closed
FIDE World Cup - Duda, Jan Krzysztof - Ivanchuk, Vassily Closed
Qatar Masters Open - Carlsen, Magnus - Batsiashvili, Nino Closed
Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting - Nepomniachtchi, Ian - Giri, Anish Closed
5th Open - Bojkov, D... - Gurevich, Mikhail Closed
Tbilisi FIDE World Cup - Svidler, Peter - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime Closed
WCh Women 2016 - Muzychuk, Mariya - Hou, Yifan Closed
Lecture 4 - Video Lecture Closed
Lecture 4 - Defence of the Key Squares Closed
45th FIDE Chess Olympiad - Fomevor, Cephas Clinton - Assaad, Joe Closed
World-ch05 Lasker-Steinitz +10-5=4 - Steinitz, William - Lasker, Emanuel Closed
U18 Spanish Championship - Lopez Varela, Pablo - Abrisqueta Zudaire, Leyre Closed
Altibox Norway Chess - Aronian, Levon - Caruana, Fabiano Closed
New In Chess Classic | Knockout - Aronian, Levon - So, Wesley Closed
45th FIDE Women's Chess Olympiad - Chirivi C, Jenny Astrid - Ni, Shiqun Closed
Superbet Chess Classic - Aronian, Levon - Firouzja, Alireza Closed
FIDE World Cup - Praggnanandhaa R - Erigaisi Arjun Closed
Tata Steel Masters - Duda, Jan-Krzysztof - Artemiev, Vladislav Closed
Tbilisi FIDE World Cup - Svidler, Peter - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime Closed
Superbet Chess Classic - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime - Caruana, Fabiano Closed
Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime - Fedoseev, Vladimir Closed
Lecture 5 - Video Lecture Closed
Lecture 5 - Change in Plans Closed
Shamkir Chess - Anand, Viswanathan - Navara, David Closed
The American Cup 2022 | Open Eliminatio - Aronian, Levon - Dominguez Perez, Leinier Closed
Dortmund SuperGM 37th - Jakovenko, Dmitrij - Carlsen, Magnus Closed
Candidates sf - Aronian, Levon - Carlsen, Magnus Closed
Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge - Aronian, Levon - Firouzja, Alireza Closed
Côte d’Ivoire Rapid & Blitz - Carlsen, Magnus - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime Closed
Superbet Rapid & Blitz - Karjakin, Sergey - Korobov, Anton Closed
Speed Chess Championship Main Event 202 - Nepomniachtchi, Ian - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime Closed
Jerusalem FIDE Grand Prix - Topalov, Veselin - Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime Closed
Norway Chess 2021 - Firouzja, Alireza - Karjakin, Sergey Closed
Opera Euro Rapid | Prelims - Dominguez Perez, Leinier - Carlsen, Magnus Closed
Moscow International-01 - Ilyin Zhenevsky, Alexander - Lasker, Emanuel Closed
Bucharest Int 04th - Filip, Miroslav - Kortschnoj, Viktor Lvovich Closed
Lecture 6 - Video Lecture Closed
Lecture 6 - Shake the Boat Closed
FIDE Women's World Cup - Javakhishvili, Lela - Dronavalli, Harika Closed
Women's Tata Steel India Blitz - Koneru, Humpy - Divya Deshmukh Closed
35th TCh-GRE - Bojkov, D.... - Wojtaszek, R.... Closed
1st League CS 2011 - Milanovic, Slavisa - Bojkov, D.... Closed
Tata Steel Masters - Wei, Yi - So, Wesley Closed
Prague Chess Festival - Masters - Anton Guijarro, David - Firouzja, Alireza Closed
Chessable Masters | B Group - Caruana, Fabiano - Radjabov, Teimour Closed
Tata Steel Masters - Radjabov, Teimour - Kramnik, Vladimir Closed
FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss - McShane, Luke J - Caruana, Fabiano Closed
The American Cup 2022 | Open Championship - Aronian, Levon - Caruana, Fabiano Closed
FIDE Berlin Candidates - Aronian, Levon - Caruana, Fabiano Closed
FIDE World Cup 2021 - Abdusattorov, Nodirbek - Giri, Anish Closed
Norway Chess - Carlsen, Magnus - Firouzja, Alireza Closed
FIDE Grand Prix - Khanty-Mansiysk - Jakovenko, Dmitry - Gelfand, Boris Closed
Q&A Session Closed
The camp of GM Bojkov - High-Level Defence Strategies is already a digital product.
This product includes all the videos from the workshop as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. Overall, the material consists of 9 hours of video and a PGN database, which includes 93 files!
You will find the following lectures:
✅ The Mindset
✅ The Proper Trades
✅ Improving the Bad Pieces
✅ Defence of the Key Squares
✅ Change in Plans
✅ Shake the Boat
Now, we shall take a look at the different lectures.
The Mindset
Defending worse positions begins with cultivating the
right mindset. A strong mental approach is essential to stay resilient, objective, and focused when the odds are against you. In this lecture,
GM Dejan Bojkov explains how maintaining composure and embracing the challenge of defense can transform a seemingly lost position into a fighting chance—or even a win. Learn how to overcome psychological barriers, handle pressure, and approach defensive situations with confidence and clarity. This foundational lecture sets the tone for mastering high-level defensive strategies.
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The Proper Trades
Defending worse positions often hinges on making the right exchanges. In this lecture, GM Dejan Bojkov delves into the art of trading pieces strategically to neutralize your opponent’s pressure and improve your defensive chances. Discover how proper trades can simplify complex positions, eliminate your opponent's key attacking pieces, and steer the game toward a more manageable outcome.
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Improving the Bad Pieces
In defense, your worst pieces often hold the key to survival. In this lecture, GM Dejan Bojkov emphasizes the importance of identifying problematic pieces and finding ways to improve their activity. By transforming your weakest links into assets, you can neutralize your opponent’s threats and create counterplay.
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Defence of the Key Squares
Successful defense often hinges on controlling and protecting key squares on the board. In this lecture, GM Dejan Bojkov demonstrates how recognizing and securing these critical points can disrupt your opponent’s plans and solidify your position. By understanding the strategic importance of key squares, you’ll learn to anticipate threats, block advances, and strengthen your defenses.
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Change in Plans
Sometimes, the best defense is a surprising shift in strategy. In this lecture, GM Dejan Bojkov explores how altering your plans can catch your opponent off-guard and turn the tide in your favor. Learn how to adapt to changing circumstances, create unexpected counterplay, and force your opponent to reevaluate their approach. By mastering the art of flexibility, you’ll become a more resourceful and unpredictable defender.
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Shake the Boat
When facing a long-term disadvantage, sometimes the best strategy is to complicate matters and "muddy the waters." In this lecture, GM Dejan Bojkov explains how to disrupt your opponent’s plans by changing the nature of the game. Learn to seize opportunities for dynamic play, create practical challenges, and force your opponent to navigate an unfamiliar and chaotic position.
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