Zahájení, Strana 4

The Reti is one of the most flexible openings for White. It starts with 1.Nf3. With this move White is temporarily giving up the centre to strike back later. Normally only...

The Anti-Spanish Inquisition The Modern Steinitz (1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 a6 4 Ba4 d6!?) is an uncompromising weapon that lets Black put White under pressure from the very...

Ready to dominate your opponents from move one? Discover the power-packed strategies to seize control against 1…d6 (Pirc) or 1…g6 (Modern) with GM Luis Engel's dynamic 60...

Unlock the secrets to confronting the Scandinavian Defence, a favourite choice for club players worldwide! Gain the upper hand against your opponents with expert guidance from...

From the very beginning we are taught to play for the centre, to develop pieces, to keep our king safe. But as time passes the “must” rules lose their power, we allow exceptions...

The English Attack against the Najdorf and the Scheveningen is one of the most exciting and entertaining variations in modern chess. The line, developed in the 1980s by the...

There seems very little room to create new opening ideas in 2010 and the creative competitor must work hard to find new approaches which help to win games. Enter 1.f4, Bird’s...

This romantic and exciting opening is named after the Welsh Sea Captain William Davies Evans who tried it first. The Evans (which arises after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5...

On this DVD, we will look at a simple-to-learn yet surprisingly effective system that White can play after 1 d4 d5. In all cases White will play 2 c4 - and if given the chance,...

The Caro-Kann Defence is one of the most solid replies for Black after 1.e4. I’ve played it myself for many years with black, so I know how difficult is to gain an advantage...

The Schara-Hennig Gambit is a new and trendy line. For years people thought it was dubious, but since the arrival of Neural Network engines it has gained in popularity. Those...

Have you ever been unsure about a fortress in your chess games? Either from the attacking side or from the defending side, we often reach positions that could lead to basic...

La Scandinave est une ouverture rarement employée qui vous permettra d’amener votre adversaire sur un terrain moins familier que les Siciliennes, ou autre Françaises et parties...

The variation against the Ruy Lopez presented in meticulous detail by Alexei Shirov (3...a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.0-0 b5 6.Bb3 Bc5) has so far had no recognised name and Shirov himself...

Beat the Sicilian like Bobby Fischer! Bobby Fischer was a devoted Sicilian player. But the American chess genius and 11th World Champion was also a devoted 1.e4 (“Best by test”...

Chess is turning into a young man’s game. Time limits are faster, sessions last longer and computer databases and playing engines seem to dominate opening preparation. Add the...

The attack is one of the most important and fascinating concepts in chess. There have been many books, video courses and articles that have dealt with this aspect, but not a lot...

Which pieces to keep and which to exchange is one of the most important questions in chess. This is true in the opening, the middlegame and the endgame. Less experienced players...