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.
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).
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.
✅ 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.