6/27/2022 – These video courses feature a black repertoire against 1.d4, 1.Nf3 and 1.c4. The recommended variations are easy to learn and not difficult to remember, but also pose White serious challenges.

1/13/2021 – The Sicilian is the most popular opening against 1.e4 because it is theoretically sound but offers Black double-edged play at the same time. Whilst you must know how to handle the main line (2. Nf3 and 3.d4), sidelines are also very important. In this video series, Nicholas Pert gives a strong and practical Black repertoire against these sidelines such as the Bb5 Sicilian, the Grand Prix Attack, the Alapin and many more, from his years of experience playing the Sicilian.

6/24/2016 – The Nimzowitsch Defence (1.e4 Nc6) is an underestimated answer to 1.e4. But it is a fully valid line with possible transpositions to the French, the Scandinavian or the Pirc-Defence. On his new ChessBase-DVD IM Andrew Martin explains the chances this opening offers for Black. Markus Reinke, a Nimzowitsch expert himself, took a critical look at the DVD.

5/13/2016 – If you like to play original and unusual lines, which have a solid positional base and offer good winning chances, you might want to consider playing 1...Nc6 after 1.e4, a surprisingly strong line. On his new ChessBase DVD "Nimzowitsch Defence 1.e4 Nc6" FIDE Senior Trainer and renowned author Andrew Martin presents a complete repertoire for Black. More...