My Queen's Gambit Declined 


My Queen's Gambit Declined

We’re excited to introduce GM Ioannis Papaioannou’s latest camp, My Queen’s Gambit Declined, designed to provide participants with a complete and practical repertoire for Black against 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5.

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This camp consists of 7 in-depth lectures that will equip you with the tools to confidently handle all White’s options except for the Catalan (4.g3).

What Makes This Camp Special?

Before diving into the theoretical lines, GM Papaioannou will focus on explaining the key strategic ideas and typical plans that define the Queen’s Gambit Declined. This approach ensures a deep understanding of fundamental pawn structures, making it easier to apply the repertoire in your games.

The suggested repertoire is based on the flexible and increasingly popular move:
4.Nc3 Nbd7

This system offers a harmonious balance between activity and solidity, requiring minimal memorization. Participants will gain not only an easy-to-learn repertoire but also a deeper understanding of how to handle some of the most important pawn structures in chess.

Of course, all deviations and alternative setups by White will be thoroughly covered, ensuring you’re prepared for any challenge.

What to Expect from the Camp?

  • 7 Comprehensive Lectures: Covering the entire Queen’s Gambit Declined repertoire.
  • Strategic Clarity: Emphasis on understanding the key concepts behind each position.
  • Practical Focus: A repertoire that’s simple to learn yet effective at any level.

Technical Details

Date: 2025, Jan 31 - Feb 2
Training Platform: Zoom
Coach: GM Ioannis Papaioannou

Program

31.01.2025

Paris Time          New York Time

19:30 - 21:00       13:30 - 15:00 - Queen's Gambit Declined - Classical Strategies GM Ioannis Papaioannou

01.02.2025

Paris Time          New York Time

15:30 - 17:00       09:30 - 11:00 - Fighting the Alternatives to 4.Nc3 GM Ioannis Papaioannou

17:30 - 19:00       11:30 - 13:00 - White Plays Bf4 without cxd5 - GM Ioannis Papaioannou

19:30 - 21:00       13:30 - 15:00 - White Plays Bg5 without cxd5 - GM Ioannis Papaioannou

02.02.2025

Paris Time          New York Time

15:30 - 17:00       09:30 - 11:00 - Setups with cxd5 and Bf4 GM Ioannis Papaioannou

17:30 - 19:00       11:30 - 13:00 - Setups with cxd5 and Bg5 - Part 1  - GM Ioannis Papaioannou

19:30 - 21:00       13:30 - 15:00 - Setups with cxd5 and Bg5 - Part 2 GM Ioannis Papaioannou

21:00 - 21:30       15:00 - 15:30 - Q&A Session with GM Grigor Grigorov and GM Petar Arnaudov

What You Get

✅ 10.5 hours of high-level training

✅ Access to Recordings and PGN files from the lectures

✅ Additional training materials related to the topics

✅ Access to the digital product related to the camp (available 2-3 weeks after the event)

✅ Voucher for 35 EUR at Modern Chess website

✅ Early Bird Registration - If you register before 25.01.2025, you get a discount of 25 EUR.