Strategic Repertoire against the Sicilian Defence - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+
Strategic Repertoire against the Sicilian Defence - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+
GM Ioannis Papaioannou continues to build his in-depth repertoire against the Sicilian Defence in this third camp, presenting White’s strategic options against 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+. As always, Papaioannou will emphasize intuition and understanding, leading you through the key strategic and tactical ideas before diving into specific theoretical lines.
This camp will guide you through the fundamental concepts that make 3.Bb5+ such a strong weapon against the Sicilian Defense. The approach here focuses on clarifying essential ideas, ensuring that theory feels natural and accessible. Papaioannou's suggested lines are crafted to reduce memorization, focusing instead on positional awareness and adaptability, which allows you to build skills that extend beyond the opening.
Through 7 comprehensive lectures, Papaioannou provides a detailed analysis that will deepen your knowledge of the 3.Bb5+ system. By the end of this series, you’ll gain not only an improved command of the 3.Bb5+ lines but also a stronger overall understanding of chess strategy.
Technical Details
✅ Date: 2024, Nov 15-17
✅ Training Platform: Zoom
✅ Coaches: GM Ioannis Papaioannou
Program
15.11.2024
Paris Time New York Time
19:30 - 21:00 13:30 - 15:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nc6 - Typical Ideas and Strategies - GM Ioannis Papaioannou
16.11.2024
Paris Time New York Time
15:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 11:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nc6 - Theoretical Coverage - GM Ioannis Papaioannou
17:30 - 19:00 11:30 - 13:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nd7 - Typical Ideas and Strategies - GM Ioannis Papaioannou
19:30 - 21:00 13:30 - 15:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nd7 - Plans with a Direct d2-d4 - GM Ioannis Papaioannou
17.11.2024
Paris Time New York Time
15:30 - 17:00 09:30 - 11:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Nd7 - Setups with c2-c3 Followed by d2-d4 - GM Ioannis Papaioannou
17:30 - 19:00 11:30 - 13:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Bd7 - Typical Ideas and Strategies - GM Ioannis Papaioannou
19:30 - 21:00 13:30 - 15:00 - 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+ Bd7 - Theoretical Coverage - 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 10.11.2024, you get a discount of 25 EUR.