7/17/2024 – The French Defence is one of the most popular openings – very solid against 1.e4, but also leaving room for counterplay and initiative. In a two-volume video course, former World Champion and star trainer Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows you the ins and outs of this hugely complex opening. Or are you looking for an active answer to 1.d4? Then the Grünfeld Indian, one of the main weapons of some top grandmasters, is an excellent choice. Let Austria's "Player of the Century" show you the way. Save now: this week each bundle costs €39.90 – instead of €59.80.
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Your personal chess trainer. Your toughest opponent. Your strongest ally. FRITZ 20 is more than just a chess engine – it is a training revolution for ambitious players and professionals. Whether you are taking your first steps into the world of serious chess training, or already playing at tournament level, FRITZ 20 will help you train more efficiently, intelligently and individually than ever before.
Your personal chess trainer. Your toughest opponent. Your strongest ally. FRITZ 20 is more than just a chess engine – it is a training revolution for ambitious players and professionals. Whether you are taking your first steps into the world of serious chess training, or already playing at tournament level, FRITZ 20 will help you train more efficiently, intelligently and individually than ever before.
In this dynamic and practical video course, IM Andrew Martin arms you with powerful antidotes to White’s most annoying sidelines.
€34.90
Born in 1979, the grandmaster from Uzbekistan has for many years been known as a very strong and imaginative player. In 2004 Rustam Kasimdzhanov shocked the chess world by winning the FIDE world chess championship title, beating a string of world-class players like Ivanchuk, Grischuk, Topalov and Adams in the process.
Through his vast experience both as a player, as well as the second of Vishy Anand and Fabiano Caruana; Kasimdzhanov has created a full lifetime repertoire after 1.e4 e6 for you. Start your journey now!
Top Choice Repertoire
Play the French Defence Vol. 1 Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.1 - Dynamic Pawns
• Video running time: 5 hours (English) • With interactive training including video feedback • Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Play the French Defence Vol. 2 Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.1 - Dynamic Pawns
• 3.Nd2 c5 • 3.e5 c5 • 3.exd5 exd5 • Sidelines
• Video running time: 5 hours 45 minutes (English) • With interactive training including video feedback • Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Sample videos
Markus Ragger: Power openings: Grünfeld Defence
Markus Ragger, born Austria in 1988, studied mathematics before devoting his full attention and energy to chess. He is a16-time Austrian National Champion; winner of the First Bundesliga with clubs in nine different countries; 67 points from 112 appearances on the 1st board for Austria at European Team Championships and Olympiads; best chess player in the German-speaking world; first and only Austrian with more than 2700 Elo; voted Austrian "Chess Player of the Century"
• Video running time: 5 hours (English) • With interactive training including video feedback • Extra: Training with ChessBase apps • Database with model games
• Video running time: 5 hours (English) • With interactive training including video feedback • Extra: Training with ChessBase apps • Database with model games
Sample videos
Summer specials
Here is how you can save:
Normally the each volume of Rustam Kasimdzhanov's course costs €29.90
Both volumes together: €59.80
Special price as a bundle: €54.90
This week, from July 15 to 21, 2024, you can get the bundle at a special discount price.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
GM Blohberger presents a complete two-part repertoire for Black: practical, clear, and flexible – instead of endless theory, you’ll get straightforward concepts and strategies that are easy to learn and apply.
Opening videos: Sipke Ernst brings the Ulvestad Variation up to date + Part II of ‘Mikhalchishin's Miniatures’. Special: Jan Werle shows highlights from the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in the video. ‘Lucky bag’ with 40 analyses by Ganguly, Illingworth et al.
In this video course, Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov explores the fascinating world of King’s Indian and Pirc structures with colours reversed, often arising from the French or Sicilian.
EXPAND YOUR CHESS HORIZONS
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EXPAND YOUR CHESS HORIZONS
Your entry into the great world of ChessBase with ChessBase Program '26, Big Database, CBM and Premium Account.
€249.90
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Born in 1979, the grandmaster from Uzbekistan has for many years been known as a very strong and imaginative player. In 2004 Rustam Kasimdzhanov shocked the chess world by winning the FIDE world chess championship title, beating a string of world-class players like Ivanchuk, Grischuk, Topalov and Adams in the process.
