Play the Spanish - Top-Level Repertoire for White - Part 1
GM Baadur Jobava and GM Pier Luigi Basso
We are delighted to announce another fascinating course by the tandem of Jobava and Basso: Play the Spanish - Top-Level Repertoire for White - Part 1.
This course is the first of three databases crafted to provide you with a practical and enduring Spanish repertoire for White. The Spanish Opening is often regarded as the cornerstone of chess strategy, and by exploring its complexities, you'll not only deepen your repertoire but also enhance your overall playing strength. In this course, GMs Jobava and Basso delve into the Berlin Variation and all the classical systems emerging after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0. With this foundation, you’ll secure the most critical part of your Spanish repertoire.
It's remarkable how the authors have uncovered practical solutions for navigating such intricate systems. The proposed repertoires against the Berlin Variation and the Open Spanish beautifully demonstrate this practical approach. As always, you’ll find in-depth analysis and important novelties in key positions. While it may be impossible to refute Black’s most solid defenses outright, Jobava and Basso succeed in creating practical challenges across all lines.
The course includes 18 theoretical chapters, 20 interactive test positions, a Memory Booster, and a Video Version (3 hours and 48 minutes).
The course begins with Basso’s signature 15-minute repertoire video, which highlights essential ideas for quick implementation. A corresponding PGN file is provided for easy reference.