10/25/2024 – Unlock the secrets of one of chess's most resilient openings with GM Àlvar Alonso Rosell's video courses about the Caro-Kann Defence. Explore cutting-edge theory, practical insights, and strategies used by top grandmasters today. Whether you're mastering core principles or discovering new lines, these courses will give you the tools to outsmart your opponents and succeed in high-level play.
new: ChessBase Magazine 225
Chess Festival Prague 2025 with analyses by Aravindh, Giri, Gurel, Navara and others. ‘Special’: 27 highly entertaining miniatures. Opening videos by Werle, King and Ris. 10 opening articles with new repertoire ideas and much more. ChessBase Magazine offers first-class training material for club players and professionals! World-class players analyse their brilliant games and explain the ideas behind the moves. Opening specialists present the latest trends in opening theory and exciting ideas for your repertoire. Master trainers in tactics, strategy and endgames show you the tricks and techniques you need to be a successful tournament player! Available as a direct download (incl. booklet as pdf file) or booklet with download key by post. Included in delivery: ChessBase Magazine #225 as “ChessBase Book” for iPad, tablet, Mac etc.!
In this dynamic and practical video course, IM Andrew Martin arms you with powerful antidotes to White’s most annoying sidelines.
€34.90
How to play the Caro- Kann Defence Vol. 1
by Àlvar Alonso Rosell
Unlock the secrets of one of the most resilient and strategic openings in chess with our comprehensive video course, “The Caro-Kann Defence.” This isn’t just another opening—it’s a pathway to controlling the game and outsmarting your opponents with finesse.
Stay Ahead with Cutting-Edge Theory Recent advancements in chess engines have brought new insights and revolutionary changes to the Caro-Kann Defence. Our expert analysis incorporates these latest trends, introducing fresh lines, and debunking outdated theories. You’ll gain access to innovative strategies that top grandmasters are using today.
What You’ll Gain:
Comprehensive Understanding: Dive deep into the core principles of the Caro- Kann Defence and master its strategic foundation.
Practical Insights: Learn the variations and ideas that are currently favoured by top players, ensuring you’re always a step ahead.
Real-World Success: Gain confidence from knowing these strategies have been proven in world-class tournaments.
Unlock the secrets of one of the most resilient and strategic openings in chess with our comprehensive video course, “The Caro-Kann Defence.”
How to play the Caro- Kann Defence Vol. 2
by Àlvar Alonso Rosell
Unlock the secrets of one of the most resilient and strategic openings in chess with our comprehensive video course, “The Caro-Kann Defence.” This isn’t just another opening—it’s a pathway to controlling the game and outsmarting your opponents with finesse.
Stay Ahead with Cutting-Edge Theory Recent advancements in chess engines have brought new insights and revolutionary changes to the Caro-Kann Defence. Our expert analysis incorporates these latest trends, introducing fresh lines, and debunking outdated theories. You’ll gain access to innovative strategies that top grandmasters are using today.
What You’ll Gain • Comprehensive Understanding: Dive deep into the core principles of the Caro- Kann Defence and master its strategic foundation. • Practical Insights: Learn the variations and ideas that are currently favoured by top players, ensuring you’re always a step ahead. • Real-World Success: Gain confidence from knowing these strategies have been proven in world-class tournaments.
Vol. 2: Two Knights, Panov, Exchange Variation, Sidelines
Video running time: 4 hours 21 min
Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
YOUR PERSONAL CHESS COACH - Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of club chess, or already playing at a tournament level: with FRITZ, you can train more efficiently, intelligently and with a more personalised approach than ever before.
Videos: Nico Zwirs examines two Petroffs from the 2026 Candidates. Robert Ris has a tip against the Caro-Kann Advance Variation with 3…c5. Fiona Sieber reveals a surprise weapon against the Najdorf. ‘Lucky Bag’ with 40 analyses by Ganguly, L'Ami et al.
YOUR PERSONAL CHESS COACH - Whether you’re taking your first steps into the world of club chess, or already playing at a tournament level: with FRITZ, you can train more efficiently, intelligently and with a more personalised approach than ever before.
In this powerful new course, endgame expert Karsten Müller teams up with rising star Leon Mendonca to deliver what truly matters: 10 essential rules that every player must know.
In this video course experts examine the games of Bent Larsen. Let them show you which openings Larsen chose, where his strength in middlegames were, how he outplayed his opponents in the endgame & you’ll get a glimpse of his tactical abilities!
From the 2026 Candidates Tournament, featuring a video review by Dorian Rogozenco, to Jan Werle’s opening video on the French Tarrasch Defence, and Oliver Reeh’s tactical column ‘Top Grandmasters at Work’. Analyses by Giri, So, Wei Yi and many others.
You will learn how Black's dynamic piece activity and structural counterplay more than compensate for White's extra tempo in the colour-reversed setups.
€39.90
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