Roeland Pruijsses/Nico Zwirs - How to slay the Sicilian Vol.1 - 2...d6 Do you struggle against the Sicilian? And would you like to play the Open Sicilian but shy away from it because you fear the many lines you might have to learn? Then this video is a...

Roeland Pruijsses/Nico Zwirs - How to slay the Sicilian Vol.1 - 2...d6 Do you struggle against the Sicilian? And would you like to play the Open Sicilian but shy away from it because you fear the many lines you might have to learn? Then this video is a...

Yannick Pelletier: Mastering the Sicilian Najdorf A classical repertoire for Black   The Najdorf Variation of the Sicilian has been one of the most popular openings for decades. Players of every level like it and it also w as an important part of...

Do you struggle against the Sicilian? And would you like to play the Open Sicilian but shy away from it because you fear the many lines you might have to learn? Then this video is a must for you! Dutch Grandmaster Roeland Pruijssers and International...

3.d4 is the most popular response to the Sicilian, both at grandmaster and club level. The theory of the opening is huge and grows continually. Knowing typical tactical patterns is important to keep the upper hand in these sharp lines. Roeland Pruijssers...

Chris Ward - Sicilian Dragon: The Real Deal! A two DVD series taking a look at Black’s most aggressive response to 1 e4 from both a principled and theoretical perspective. In this first part, the emphasis is on themes and ideas as the viewer is...

  Jan Werle: A Modern Approach against the Sicilian Vol. 1: The Rossolimo Variation   Do you not have time to follow the latest and most aggressive developments in the main lines of the Sicilian but still want to be able to obtain...

  Jan Werle: A Modern Approach against the Sicilian Vol. 2: The Moscow Variation   Do you not have time to follow the latest and most aggressive developments in the main lines of the Sicilian but still want to be able to obtain comfortable...

  Jan Werle: A Modern Approach against the Sicilian Vol. 1: The Rossolimo Variation   Do you not have time to follow the latest and most aggressive developments in the main lines of the Sicilian but still want to be able to obtain...

The Nimzovitsch Defence, 1.e4 Nc6, represents a lesser-known and by far less popular inheritage from the great strategist than the Nimzo-Indian. Indeed, if the latter has acquired a reputation of being one of the soundest replies to 1.d4, almost the...

The Kalashnikov is a favourite weapon of mine in the main line of the Sicilian Defense. It is closely related to the Sveshnikov but with much less theory to learn. This increasingly popular opening is easy to pick up as the Black pieces can...

Always wanted to play like a World Champion? Search no further! With Magnus Carlsen using the Sveshnikov variation as his weapon of choice in the World Championship match against Fabiano Caruana, this DVD could not be better timed. The Dutch grandmaster...

Includes both Komodo 14 and Chessbase 16 Starter! The new number one has arrived! In...

CHESS INFORMANT’S 138th ADVENTURE  Harikrishna -The New Romantics (Blitz Chess Tricks) Indjic – Forward, Always Forward (Interview and Games) Ragger – Domesticating the King’s Indian Markuš – Robert’s High...

Roman’s training courses cover the entire spectrum of modern chess theory – from openings to tactical play, strategic mastery, endgames and much more. You get every single lesson Roman used to coach pupils like Gata Kamsky to 2700...

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” as he said) player, and his results against the Sicilian are remarkable. In almost all variations he...

There are a number of good Anti-Sicilian options out there, however I believe the 2.b3 Sicilian to be one of the most overlooked and underrated systems available to White. This modest move came back to the fore as a legitimate Anti-Sicilian weapon when...

The Smith-Morra Gambit (1.e4 c5 2.d4!) is a great attacking weapon against the popular Sicilian Defence. On move two White sacrifices a pawn for fast development and good attacking chances, and Black can easily fall into one of the many devious opening...

Victor Bologan: Winning with the King’s Indian AttackI have always loved the King’s Indian. My trainers, Ion Solonar and Vyacheslav Chebanenco, taught me to play it with Black, and also showed me how play the King’s Indian set-up...

Presented by International Master Bill Paschall for ChessLecture.comThe Italian Game is a family of chess openings beginning with the moves:1. e4 e5, 2. NF3 Nc6, 3. Bc4Part of the large family of Open Games or Double King's Pawn Games the Italian game is...

The French Defence is the sharpest opening setup against 1.e4. With his first two moves, e6 and d5, Black tries to provoke the advance e4-e5. This closes the centre and gives Black the opportunity to get active play on both wings. This DVD gives you the...

After 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 g6! leads to the so-called “Accelerated Dragon Defense” of the Sicilian, which is characterised by the idea to achieve the thematic central break d7-d5 in one move (in contrast to the “Dragon...

CHESS INFORMANT’S 135th ADVENTURE – FRESHER THAN EVER Presents more than 300 pages of the very best in chess:   Rapport – 2018 Gibraltar Chess Festival Dimitrijevic – Ladies in Gibraltar Jobava –...

In the modern game, a player has to be ready to play almost any opening variation at short notice. The plan is to interrupt the preparation of the opponent at every turn. A knowledge of dynamic and slightly unusual lines could well score many,many points...

The legendary Informant hits the shelves once again bringing the very best in chess:   •             Full coverage of the exciting Palma de Mallorca leg of the FIDE Grand Prix series...

UPC 885007689331 MSRP: $19.95 Recommended for Advanced Players Presented by International Master Bill Paschall for ChessLecture.comAnthony John Miles (23 April 1955 – 12 November 2001) was an English chess Grandmaster, the first Englishman to...

The Scandinavian is a rarely employed opening on the highest level and guides your opponent on much less familiar terrain than for example the Sicilian, French or any 1.e4 e5 system. This rareness leads to a slow evolution of theory and avoids the need...

Presented by: GM Eugene Perelshteyn – FM Dennis Monokroussos – IM Mark DiesenContent: 2 hours and 22 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 5 Lectures.  More experienced players understand the power of the bishop.A pair...

Recommended for Intermediate Players   Presented by International Grand Master Eugene Perelshteyn for ChessLecture.com   Eugene shares his thoughts through experience over the board in his own games. Here he examines games in both The Dutch and...

In these days of databases, computer analysis and the constant use of chess engines, is there room for an old-fashioned opening like the Colle System ? On this fascinating two DVD series, IM and FIDE Senior Trainer Andrew Martin answers...

The Caro Kann is a very tricky opening. Black’s play is based on controlling and fighting for key light squares. It is a line which was very fashionable in late 90s and early 2000s due to the successes of greats like Karpov, Anand, Dreev etc...

The Caro Kann is a very tricky opening. Black’s play is based on controlling and fighting for key light squares. It is a line which was very fashionable in late 90s and early 2000s due to the successes of greats like Karpov, Anand, Dreev etc...

Anatoly Yevgenyevich Karpov (Russian: born May 23, 1951) is a Russian chess grandmaster  and former World Champion from 1975 to 1985 when he was defeated by Garry Kasparov. Karpov played three matches against Kasparov for the title from...

Salomon Flohr (November 21, 1908 – July 18, 1983) was a leading Czech chess grandmaster of the mid-20th century and became a national hero in Czechoslovakia during the 1930s. Flohrs fame extended beyond the sport. Flohr dominated many...

Content: 1 hour and 41 minutes of theory, instruction and analysis in a series of 4 lectures.  The Modern Benoni is a very dynamic opening very popular at club level and is still unrefuted. The modern Benoni is a chess...

The dynamic 4...Nf6 line of the Caro-Kann (after 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4) has been unfashionable in recent years whilst the theory on 4...Bf5 and 4...Nd7 now extends well into the middle game. 4…Nf6 therefore offers a golden opportunity...

Content: 1 hour and 57 minutes of theory, instruction and analysis in a series of 5 lectures.   David walks us through a series of theoretical positions in the Nimzo and explains the possibilities and opportunities and what to look for in the four...

Content: 4 hours and 52 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 8 lectures.    Robert James “Bobby” Fischer (March 9, 1943 – January 17, 2008) was an American chess grandmaster the eleventh World...

Looking for an interesting, exciting, aggressive and flexible opening to play against 1 e4!? Then the Black Lion is just the opening for you! The Lion gets ready to roar after 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.0–0 c6 – and now...

FIDE Master Dennis Monokroussous explores amazing games throughout history that end in tragedy for the master that appeared to be winning. Games with Chigorin vs Steinitz, Botvinnik vs Bronstein, Benko vs Kerres, Lasker vs Blackburne.

Nimzo’s other defence, 1 e4 Nc6!?, is a fascinating opening which can lead to diverse types of positions. Black is not committed to anything; in fact he may encounter different pawn structures and varied development plans out of the variations that arise...

When choosing an opening repertoire, it is common to consider two types of variations. One is usually a solid opening, like 1...e5 against 1.e4, with plenty of strategical ideas and quiet paths of play. However, there are of course days when you want to...

Presented by International Master Valeri Lilov for ChessLecture.com IM Valeri shares the lessons he uses for his 1 on 1 personal instruction with his students on opening theory. Learn about the principles of openings, opening initiative, how to play...

Chess Informant 126 Hand-Knitted proudly presents: In his well-known and unique style, GM Alexander Morozevich draws reader's attention to the necessity of a modern approach in studying openings. This time he brings us...

Presented by : IM Valerie Lilov – IM Bryan Smith – GM Eugene Perelshteyn Content: 2 hours and 29 minutes of instruction and analysis in a series of 6 Lectures.     Characterized by the moves:  1...

Presented by International Master Valeri Lilov for ChessLecture.com How to make your own plans for dealing with ineffective pieces, creating effective pieces, generating power plays and planning your game from the start. Content: 1 hour and 55 minutes...

This DVD looks at one of the most important lines of the French Defence. After 1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. e5 Nfd7 5. f4 c5 6. Nf3 Nc6 7. Be3, the author takes a detailed look at a daring line with 7... cxd4 8. Nd4 Qb6, as well as the quieter plans...

Black has at his disposal a direct and forcing way to sidetrack White in the Queen's Pawn game, after the standard 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 opening. Here an immediate 2...e5 introduces the Budapest Gambit, a complex world unto itself which usually revolves around 3...

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 English top players John Nunn and Nigel Short, was a mainstay of such chess...

The Sicilian family is big but the Sicilian that puts most pressure on White’s centre is the Classical Variation – Black quickly develops both knights to their most active squares. Now the English Attack, a dreaded weapon against Najdorf- and...