Play the French or the Grünfeld

by ChessBase
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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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

• 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e5
• 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5
• 3.Nc3 Nf6 Sidelines

• 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"

Volume 1 – Systems with cxd5

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5
- 5.Bd2, 5.g3, 5.Na4, 5.Qb3/Qa4 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7
- 7.Ba3, 7.Bc4, 7.Be3, 7.Bb5, 7.Qa4, 7.Bg5 7.Nf3 c5
- 8.Rb1, 8.Be2, 8.h3, 8.Bb5, 8.Be3

• Video running time: 5 hours (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Training with ChessBase apps
• Database with model games

Volume 2 – Systems without cxd5

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6
- 3.f3, 3.g3, 3.h4, 3.Nf3 Bg7 4.e3, 3.Bg5
3.Nc3 d5
- 4.Nf3 Bg7 5.h4, 5.Qb3, 4.Bg5, 4.Bf4, 4.e3, 4.Qa4+/Qb3

• 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.

Buy Rustsam Kazimdzhanov's Top Choice Repertoire: Play the French Defence Vol.1 & 2 now in the ChessBase Shop for just €39.90

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.

Buy Marcus Ragger's Power Openings: Grünfeld Defence, Vol.1 & 2 now in the ChessBase Shop for just €39.90

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