2/4/2020 – Do you lack the 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 positions with White? With its solid but venomous main and sidelines, the Rossolimo Variation is just the ticket.
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These DVDs will show you dangerous new sidelines that are ideal for combatting the Sicilian after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6/d6 3.Bb5(+), with your author giving you the positional ideas behind less well-trodden Sicilian paths that avoid the main and winding main
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This DVD will show you dangerous new sidelines that are ideal for combatting the Sicilian after 1.e4 c5 2.♘f3 ♞c6 3.♗b5, with GM Jan Werle giving you the positional ideas behind less well-trodden Sicilian paths that avoid the winding main lines after 3.d4.
The most critical sidelines are peppered with novelties, which are likely to surprise your opponent. With comprehensive explanations of the positional ideas, this DVD is suitable for everyone from beginners who are just starting out, right through to GMs who want to take advantage of the host of novelties in the dangerous but not very well-known sidelines.
This DVD will show you dangerous new sidelines that are ideal for combatting the Sicilian after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5, with your author giving you the positional ideas behind less well-trodden Sicilian paths that avoid the main and winding main lines.
Lines covered
Rossolimo:
3...♛b6
3...♛c7
3...♞d4
3...e6
3...g6 (Main line played during the World Championship Match 2018)
Moscow:
3...♞c6
3...♝d7 4.♗xd7+ ♛xd7 (Main line & sidelines) 5.c4 & 5.0-0
3...♞d7
You can then test both your theoretical knowledge and look at typical ideas in model games in the numerous accompanying interactive videos.
This DVD will show you dangerous new sidelines that are ideal for combatting the Sicilian after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.Bb5+, with your author giving you the positional ideas behind less well-trodden Sicilian paths that avoid the main and winding main lines.
Video details
Video running time: 5 hours 30 min (Rossolimo)
Video running time: 8 hours (Moscow)
With interactive training including video feedback
Bonus: Training with ChessBase apps — Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Extra: Database with model games
About Jan Werle
GM Jan Werle is a professional chess trainer, coach and author. In 2008, he became EU-champion in Liverpool and reached his peak rating of 2607. After finishing his law studies, obtaining two master law degrees (civil and commercial law) he commenced with his job as a lawyer.
However, his main passion, chess, prevailed and led to a comeback. He is, inter alia, giving chess lessons online to pupils worldwide, as well as in schools. He enjoys helping and teaching his students and watching them improve. He combines the teaching playing in tournaments, to keep up his own level.
These DVDs will show you dangerous new sidelines that are ideal for combatting the Sicilian after 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6/d6 3.Bb5(+), with your author giving you the positional ideas behind less well-trodden Sicilian paths that avoid the main and winding main
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This DVD will show you dangerous new sidelines that are ideal for combatting the Sicilian after 1.e4 c5 2.♘f3 ♞c6 3.♗b5, with GM Jan Werle giving you the positional ideas behind less well-trodden Sicilian paths that avoid the winding main lines after 3.d4.
