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Play the Alapin Variation - Part 2 (4h and 42 Running Time) 

We are happy to announce the release of the second and final part of the series Play the Alapin Variation. This course completes our Alapin repertoire against the Sicilian Defence.
The current course is dedicated to the position arising after 1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5
This is the second main response to the Alapin Variation (together with 2...Nf6 which was covered in Part 1). For a long period of time, theoreticians used to believe that Black solves his opening problems without too much trouble. GM Basso and GM Jobava provide in-depth analysis. They prove that White can pose huge practical problems while in most cases playing with a draw in his pocket. For sure, the suggested repertoire will take your opponent out of his comfort zone.


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

The camp of GM Nigel Davies - Nimzowitsch Defence against 1.e4 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 6 hours of video and a PGN database, which includes 163 files!


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Setups with g2-g3 - Universal Solution for Black - Part 1 (2h and 56min Running Time) 

We are happy to present the first project by GM Igor Lysyj - Setups with g2-g3 - Universal Solution for Black-Part 1. Many Black players have huge difficulties creating a sound repertoire against all the Reti/Catalan setups based on g2-g3. There are two reasons for that:
1) White is very flexible in terms of move orders
2) In the arising positions, understanding is much more important than concrete theory
Fortunately, the famous theoretical GM Lysyj is here to provide us with a very consistent setup that can be used against all the Catalan/Reti systems. His setup is based on the moves d7-d5, Ng8-f6, e7-e6, Bf8-e7, and 0-0.
In the first part of this two-part series, the author deals with all White's systems, except the Catalan Opening. The Catalan will be the subject of the second part.


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3...a6 4.Ba4 Nge7 - Practical Repertoire against Ruy Lopez (2h and 10min Running Time) 

We are happy to introduce another fascinating project by GM Michael Roiz - 3...a6 4.Ba4 Nge7 - Practical Repertoire against Ruy Lopez.
This system is getting very popular recently. Black has gone for it in a bunch of high-level games. In most cases, our idea is to follow with ...Ng6 on the next move. Years ago, grandmasters believed that this system was dubious since White could obtain a slight but stable plus. Modern engines, however, showed how Black can solve all the problems in all the problematic positions.


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1.e4 e5 - Top-Level Repertoire for Black (7h and 12min Running Time) 

GM Ivan Cheparinov has just released one of his most amazing projects. In just one database, the famous theoretician managed to provide a complete 1.e4 e5 repertoire for Black. The repertoire is designed to be as practical as possible, keeping in mind that all the lines should be suitable for top-level players. Against all the major openings, such as Ruy Lopez, Italian, and Scotch, Cheparinov suggests somewhat less explored systems that he manages to revive with strong novelties.


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Play the Alapin Variation - Part 1 (4h and 13min) 

Welcome to "Play the Alapin Variation - Part 1," the inaugural course in the series "Practical 1.e4 Repertoire According to Jobava." This series, brought to you by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso, aims to arm you with practical and tricky solutions to all of Black's major responses to 1.e4. In this first part, we delve into the Sicilian Defense, with a particular focus on the Alapin Variation.


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

The camp of GM Papaioannou - Fighting the Sidelines after 1.d4 Nf6 is already a digital product.
This product includes all the videos from the camp as well as the PGN file related to the training sessions. Overall, the material consists of 10.5 hours of video and a PGN database, which includes 171 files!


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Slav Defence - Top-Level Repertoire for Black - Part 1 (6h and 19min Running Time) 

Welcome to our course on the Slav Defence for Black. We are thrilled to present the first part of this two-part series, produced in collaboration between GM Pier Luigi Basso and the esteemed GM Alexey Dreev.
GM Alexey Dreev, a prominent figure in the chess world, has been among the top 10 players globally for many years. His expertise in the Slav Defence is unparalleled, as it has always been his preferred opening against 1.d4. GM Pier Luigi Basso had the privilege of being his student during 2015/2016, a period during which he adopted the Slav Defence as his main repertoire line, greatly benefiting from Dreev's profound knowledge and insights.
In this course, authors will share the extensive work and experience accumulated over their careers. The goal of this work is to provide you with a deep understanding of the Slav Defence, covering not just the theoretical aspects but also the underlying principles and strategic nuances of each position.


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Play the Rossolimo - Top-Level Repertoire for White - Part 2 (2h and 30min Running Time) 

We are pleased to present the second and final part of the Rossolimo repertoire by GM Michael Roiz - Play the Rossolimo - Top-Level Repertoire for White - Part 2. In Part 1, GM Roiz covered the continuations 3...d6 and 3...g6. The current database deals with all the remaining options that Black has at his disposal. Note that this is a strategic repertoire for White. Hence, the understanding of the arising structures is far more important than the memorization of theoretical lines. As usual, besides all the novelties, you will find very rare and deep strategic concepts.


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Caro-Kann Defence - Complete Guide for Black - Part 2 (3h and 55min) 

We are thrilled to announce the release of the second part of our comprehensive project by GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso - Caro-Kann Defence - Complete Guide for Black - Part 2. In this 2-part series, both esteemed Caro-Kann experts provide a high-level, practical Caro-Kann repertoire for Black.
While Part 1 of the repertoire covered all of White's major deviations from the Advance Variation, Part 2 delves into the critical main lines after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.e5 Bf5. This course aims to offer a fresh approach to the Caro-Kann, blending the solid, theoretical foundations taught by GM Pier Luigi Basso, who studied under the renowned GM Alexei Dreev, with the creative and dynamic flair of GM Baadur Jobava, who has played the Caro-Kann throughout his career.


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