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For each poll, our editorial team has provided a list of nominees. Even with a panel involved, these are of course a bit subjective. And since we have limited ourselves to six combinations, undoubtedly some readers may miss their favoured choice. Our shortlist is one of many possible, we know!
ChessBase Magazine editor IM Oliver Reeh has selected six of the best combinations of the year. Make your selection below.
(The order of the games is arbitrary. After reviewing the combinations, you can vote at the end of the article.)
Marin's English Love - A complete repertoire for White after 1.c4 Vol.1
The first DVD includes the systems 1...e5, the Dutch and Indian setups.
Vladislav Artemiev | Photo: Gu Xiaobing
Marin's English Love - A complete repertoire for White after 1.c4 Vol.2
The second DVD includes the systems with 1...c5, 1...c6 and 1...e6.
José Cuenca | Photo: Spanish Chess Federation
My Black Secrets in the Modern Italian
The Italian Game is considered a sound but quiet opening without early trades, giving rise to rich positions where plans are more important than forced variations. So shows black's plans on this DVD.
Viktor Gazik | Photo: Amruta Mokal
A World Champion's Repertoire against the Queen's Gambit Declined
This DVD offers a complete repertoire for handling this solid opening, often featuring a dynamic approach to pose the opponent more practical problems. Both of the main continuations 3...Nf6 and 3...Be7 are covered in two separate parts.
Igor Kovalenko | Photo: Amruta Mokal
Eltaj Safarli | Photo: Dominique Primel
The Shining Sveshnikov Sicilian
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.
Polina Shuvalova | Photo: Niklesh Jain
What is your choice for the best combination of 2019?
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Voting ends on 12/31/2019, at 22:00 UTC
