Practical 1.d4 Repertoire for White Part 2

Online Camps (83)

Bogo-Indian Defence Refined  Completed 

GM-Ioannis-Papaioannou-33b9a5b0fb After the enormous success of the camp Understand the Bogo-Indian, GM Ioannis Papaioannou comes with an updated version of his Bogo-Indian Repertoire. Besides suggesting new lines in the Bogo-Indian Defence, Papaioannou will also provide a practical repertoire against the Catalan. In this way, you will be ready to answer 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 with 3...d5.


Dynamic Play and Initiative  Completed 

We are excited to announce an extraordinary camp: Dynamic Play and Initiative. Many of us have experienced games where the advantage was lost due to slow play in situations that demanded dynamic action. In this camp, our team of six experienced grandmasters will guide you in reevaluating the crucial element of time in chess. By the end of the lectures, you will have a deeper understanding of when and how to play dynamically.


Endgames with Rooks on the Board  Completed 

GM Ioannis Papaioannou is back with another fascinating camp - Endgames with Rooks on the Board. Endgames with rooks on the board arise so often that every strong chess player should know how to handle them. You will get this type of endgame in most of your games!

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Endgames with Rooks on the Board (10.5h Video Running Time)


Improve Your Strategy  Completed 

GM Ioannis Papaioannou is back with another fascinating camp - Improve Your Strategy. For this camp, Papaioannou picked up the strategic elements that he considers crucial for every high-level chess player. The camp consists of 7 lectures. In the lectures, GM Ioannis Papaioannou will go beyond the standard textbook knowledge. This education is the fruit of many years of teaching and playing. The lecturer will point out all the little subtleties that would make a huge difference in a practical game.

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Improve Your Strategy (10.5 Hours Running Time)


Nimzowitsch Defence against 1.e4  Completed 

In his first camp for Modern Chess, GM Nigel Davies will examine the rare but intriguing Nimzowitsch Defence against 1.e4 (1...Nc6). This defense can serve as a complete, stand-alone option against 1.e4 or as a means of transposing into 1.e4 e5 lines while limiting White's options other than 2.Nf3. Additionally, the lines explored will interest players of the French, Alekhine's, and Scandinavian Defences, which can be reached by transposition.

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Nimzowitsch Defence against 1.e4 (6h Running Time)


Practical Endgame Mastery  Completed 

We are happy to invite you to another fascinating camp by GM Dejan Bojkov - Practical Endgame Mastery. In this camp, the experienced trainer will cover some of the most important aspects of the practical endgame play. The practical knowledge you will be provided is the perfect follow-up to Bojkov's previous camp, Converting a Minimal Advantage.

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Practical Endgame Mastery (9h Running Time)


Fighting the Sidelines after 1.d4 Nf6  Completed 

After his highly successful camps, Understand the Bogo-Indian, My Nimzo-Indian, and My Repertoire against 1.Nf3 and 1.c4, GM Ioannis Papaioannou has decided to complete his repertoire against the closed openings. In this camp, he will cover all the White's deviations after 1.d4 Nf6.

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Fighting the Sidelines after 1.d4 Nf6 (10.5h Video Running Time)


Converting a Minimal Advantage  Completed 

Grandmaster Dejan Bojkov, renowned for his deep strategic understanding and eloquent teaching style, is set to host an exclusive online camp focused on the extremely important topic of "Converting a Minimal Advantage." This specialized training session aims to empower you with the skills necessary to effectively leverage slight advantages into full-fledged victories. The camp is designed not only to enhance participants’ understanding of the game but also to refine their decision-making skills under pressure, an essential aspect of tournament play.

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Converting a Minimal Advantage (7.5h Running Time)


My Repertoire against 1.Nf3 and 1.c4  Completed 

Dealing with Reti and English is always tricky. The moves 1.Nf3 and 1.c4 became extremely popular due to the flexibility they provide White with. GM Papaioannou is ready to share with you his repertoire for Black. When possible, the suggested repertoire will fit into the spirit of Nimzo-Indian Defence and Bogo-Indian Defence. The camp consists of 7 lectures. When possible, GM Ioannis Papaioannou will suggest setups based on Nimzo-Indian/Bogo-Indian structures. As usual, understanding the typical ideas will be much more important than concrete theory. The suggested repertoire will be a perfect match for practical players who want to save time on opening preparation.

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My Repertoire against 1.Nf3 and 1.c4 (10.5 Hours Running Time)


My Nimzo-Indian  Completed 

Following his highly successful Bogo-Indian camp, time has come for GM Papaioannou to reveal his Nimzo-Indian Repertoire. The Nimzo-Indian Defence has always been Papaioannou's main weapon for Black against 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3. The camp consists of 6 lectures. As usual, GM Papaioannou will provide you with variations that are mainly based on understanding. Besides building a rock-solid repertoire, this camp will also improve your general chess understanding. The suggested repertoire will be a perfect match for practical players who want to save time on opening preparation.

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My Nimzo-Indian (9h Video Running Time)