Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian
GM Ioannis Papaioannou continues his highly regarded Strategy Wednesday series this February with an in-depth exploration of Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian. These sessions will focus on key strategic principles for both White and Black, covering how to navigate typical structures, piece placements, and dynamic plans in one of the most important openings in chess—the Sicilian Defense.
With his trademark systematic approach, GM Papaioannou will provide participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to improve their understanding and results in the Sicilian. Regardless of the specific variations players choose within the Sicilian, these lectures will significantly enhance their grasp of its typical structures, common plans, and positional ideas.
As in previous months, the lectures will be held over two Wednesdays, with two sessions each day. At the end of each session, participants will receive 10 test positions to solve independently, designed to reinforce the concepts covered. The final PGN file will include all test positions along with detailed solutions.
Strategy Wednesday is part of the Modern Chess Academy, giving all academy members free access to these lectures and the corresponding digital product to be released afterward.
✅ Dates: 12.02.2025 and 26.02.2025
✅ Training Platform: Zoom
✅ Coach: GM Ioannis Papaioannou
12.02.2025
Paris Time New York Time
17:30 - 19:00 11:30 - 13:00 - Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian - Part 1
19:30 - 21:00 13:30 - 15:00 - Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian - Part 2
26.02.2025
Paris Time New York Time
17:30 - 19:00 11:30 - 13:00 - Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian - Part 3
19:30 - 21:00 13:30 - 15:00 - Must-Know Strategies in the Open Sicilian - Part 4
21:00 - 21:30 15:00 - 15:30 - Q&A Session with GM Grigor Grigorov and GM Petar Arnaudov
As with all Modern Chess camps, participants will have full access to: