Jobava London Reversed - Top-Level Repertoire for Black
Modern Chess is thrilled to announce an exciting new course by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso: Jobava London Reversed – Top-Level Repertoire for Black. This unique course introduces a fresh and ambitious way to handle 1.Nf3 as Black, leveraging the principles of the Jobava London System in reverse.
What Makes This Course Special?
1. Jobava London Reversed – The Innovation
In his introduction, GM Baadur Jobava shares his inspiration:
"In autumn, we published 'Jobava London according to Jobava' Part 1 and Part 2. I was highly impressed by the success of the course, which shows how many players are captivated by the opening I invented over a decade ago. Now, I am excited to present 'Jobava London Reversed.' Yes, we can play the Jobava London with Black! Of course, not against everything, but when White plays 1.Nf3 d5 2.g3, an opening that is rapidly gaining popularity, we can play 2...Nc6 with the idea of ...e5, and after 3.d4, ...Bf5—here begins the Jobava London Reversed."
For those who enjoyed Jobava London According to Jobava, Part 1 and Part 2, this course offers a natural extension and a chance to apply similar principles from Black's perspective:
👉 Jobava London According to Jobava - Part 1
👉 Jobava London According to Jobava - Part 2
2. Two Courses in One
This course provides a comprehensive repertoire for Black against 1.Nf3, effectively covering two key areas:
- Part 1: Jobava London Reversed – Detailed analysis of positions arising after 1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 Nc6, authored by GM Baadur Jobava.
- Part 2: White’s Deviations – GM Pier Luigi Basso examines alternative setups White may employ, including 2.b3, 2.e3, and 2.c4. Additionally, he delves into the Pirc reversed structure that emerges after 1.Nf3 d5 2.g3 Nc6 3.Bg2 e5.
Course Highlights
- 11 Theoretical Chapters – Covering all critical lines and practical responses.
- 8 Model Games – Extensively annotated to demonstrate how to apply the repertoire in real games.
- 30 Interactive Test Positions – Sharpen your skills with targeted exercises.
- Memory Booster – Helping you internalize key concepts and ideas.
- Video Version (2h 47min) – Featuring GM Jobava and GM Basso's expert commentary.
Why Choose Jobava London Reversed?
This course is not just about memorizing moves—it’s about understanding the unique dynamics of the Jobava London Reversed and similar structures. The ideas presented are fresh, ambitious, and designed to unsettle your opponents, whether they are playing main lines or unconventional setups.
With this repertoire, you’ll gain a practical weapon that’s easy to learn yet packed with creative ideas, enabling you to confidently face 1.Nf3 with a plan to fight for the full point.