Organizing databases in ChessBase 15!

2/21/2019 – Keeping your chess databases in order, e.g. by arranging databases according to topics, players, openings, etc., makes training and improving easier and more fun. Database administration in ChessBase 15 is not difficult. Here's a little tutorial to help you. | Drawing: ChessBase

The ChessBase Shopping Guide

2/14/2019 – Work on your chess for fun and profit. But how, you ask? If you're searching for ideas, why not pay a visit to the ChessBase Shop: it offers video series (on DVD or for download) covering all areas of chess, presented by chess legends like Kasparov, Kramnik and Anand, and renowned opening experts such as Peter-Heine Nielsen and Rustam Kasimdzhanov, plus many other top players. Need help to find the videos that suit you best? This ChessBase shopping guide shows the way. | Drawing: ChessBase

Beat the Slav the classical way

The Slav has become one of the most popular defences against the advance of the d-pawn on the first move, and every ambitious d4-player faces the question how to successfully tackle this opening in tournament practice. The strongest attempt is considered to be the move 4. Nf3, leading to interesting positions which promise White good chances to get an advantage. Black's main replies are 4. dxc4 and 4. e6. On this DVD Rustam Kasimdzhanov investigates in detail the line 4. dxc4, in which he has great experience. Showing selected grandmaster games, the ex-world champion shares his knowledge with the viewer to explain how White has to place his pieces and which plans he has at his disposal.Learn the secrets of the dxc4-line and improve your chances of success with 1.d4