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This course is not only a worthy successor to its acclaimed predecessor, "Chess Classics - Games You Must Know", but also a masterpiece of didactic and strategic depth. "It is important to me that people take something away with them," he says, speaking primarily of the amateur target group. The former German national coach provides them not only with in-depth analysis but also, in most cases, with a (chess) historical context, stating the tournament and phase of the player's career in which the game was played. Rogozenco presents each game with a mixture of analytical precision and lively storytelling.
Top trainers strongly recommend regular study of well-explained classical games to improve your understanding of chess in the long term. 33 modern classics are explained in details on this video course.
The course includes 33 instructive games from modern chess history, played between 1935 and 1999 by World Champions and top grandmasters.
Euwe's impressive win against Alekhine is the starting point of Rogozenco's selected modern classics, which end with the game between Kasparov and Topalov from 1999.
"Selecting the games is, of course, very subjective. From my point of view, the development of chess should be recognisable and all the important strategic and tactical patterns should be included," says the author. From the creativity of a Petrosian to the excitement of the matches between Karpov-Kasparov – this course is a delight for chess lovers of all levels. Particularly impressive is the additional video that highlights Tigran Petrosian's legacy of sacrificing the exchange, a subtle art that amazes even experienced players.
Of course Petrosian was sometimes the victim of an attack – but when that happened it was usually well worth seeing. In the following video Rogozenco shows one of Petrosian's most famous defeats: Larsen vs Petrosian, 1966.
In the game presented, a mistake in the opening landed Black in an extremely unpleasant position. Larsen, who was known for his great fighting spirit, boldly launched a direct attack on the opponent's king and imaginatively sacrificed a pawn on move 20. This was very daring against the ‘Iron Tigran’, who earned this nickname for his defensive skills. Petrosian chose a line that seemed to force Larsen to repeat the moves, but a painful surprise awaited the reigning world champion...
A particular highlight is the user-friendliness of the course. Each game is not only explained by an exciting video, but also supplemented by a detailed CB-Books chapter. Background information and critical moments are vividly illustrated by diagrams, and the interactive replayer allows you to follow the variations from the video step by step and analyse them with an engine. This combination of theory, practice and interactivity makes the course an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chess or simply enjoy the beauty of the game.
Anyone who tries the course will quickly be swept away by Rogozenco's passion and expertise. Duels such as Larsen-Petrosian, Fischer-Spassky or Karpov-Kasparov not only convey instructive chess ideas, but also bring to life the historical significance and fighting spirit of the protagonists. The author also reveals his personal favourite: "If I have to name just one favourite game, then it would probably be Karpov-Kasparov from Linares 1993, because it's totally impressive how Kasparov crushed his historic opponent. And this at the decisive moment in the fight for first place in the strongest tournament of the year."
Most players would probably have had a long game ahead of them here – not so Nigel Short, who used an incredible plan to bring about a quick and convincing end.
"Modern Classics" is more than just a chess course - it is a tribute to the great moments of chess and an indispensable companion for anyone who wants to experience and understand the masterpieces of chess history. Whether you want to improve your strategic skills or simply enjoy unforgettable games, this course offers inspiration and knowledge in abundance. What's more, the author is already planning sequels to the course, which will eventually see the current grandmasters at their best.
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Dorian Rogozenco is a Romanian chess grandmaster, trainer and author born on 18 August 1973 in the Moldovan city of Chisinau. He received the IM title at the age of 18, and in 1996 he became a GM. He has won several international individual tournaments, including the Chemnitz Open in 1997 and 1998, Bucharest in 1999, and Eforie Nord in 2006. He was a shared winner in Lviv in Ukraine in 1995 and in Hamburg in 1997 and 2000. In 2004 and 2008, he also won the Hamburg International Individual Championship. He represented Moldova at several Chess Olympiads.
Dorian Rogozenco is a certified A-trainer of the DSB and FIDE Senior Trainer. He was a squad trainer of the Hamburg Chess Association and, from 2014 to November 2020, trainer of the German national team. During this time, he led the Prinzengruppe. From 2002 to 2013, he also coached the Ukrainian top player and FIDE World Champion from 2002 to 2004, Ruslan Ponomarjov.
In addition, Rogozenco is a respected chess author and has published several books, video courses and articles. His knowledge and experience make him a sought-after expert who regularly appears at chess seminars and conferences.
Rogozenco is also known as a commentator and has, among other things, commented on the World Chess Championship.
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