Mastering Pattern Recognition in the Opening
Pattern recognition is an important tool in modern chess, as it helps you to understand better the characteristics of a position. Particularly when you have been confronted with a surprise opening system played by your opponent, it helps when you can just
In the starting position of the Sicilian Najdorf, almost all White's legal moves have been tried before. In this episode of the F&F show we will have a look at the move 6.Rg1, an aggressive move as White doesn't shy away from revealing its intentions as early as move 6! Back in 2002 Vassily Ivanchuk managed to defeat Garry Kasparov, but this rare rook move never became as popular as the main lines. Only recently some players started to pick up this surprise weapon again.
Special attention will be paid to Ian Nepomniachtchi's miniature against Magnus Carlsen as the Russian star went on to defeat the World Champion in spectacular fashion. Looking for some exciting new weapon against one of Black's most reliable openings? 6.Rg1 could very likely become your favorite surprise weapon against the Najdorf!
To get into the mood: What is White's best continuation?
The Bishop's Opening and The Italian Game
Studying the content of this DVD and adding these openings to your repertoire will provide players with a very strong tool to fight 1...e5 - as the practice of the author clearly demonstrates.
You can move the pieces on the live diagram!
Master Class Vol. 12: Viswanathan Anand
This DVD allows you to learn from the example of one of the best players in the history of chess and from the explanations of the authors how to successfully organise your games strategically, and how to keep your opponent permanently under pressure.
Robert is on air every other Thursday at 17:00 UTC (19:00 CEST / 15:00 EST)
Special attention will be paid to Intermediate Moves, Quiet Moves, Sacrifices on Empty Squares, Mating Patterns, Ignoring Opponents Threat, Calculation in Defence and Method of Comparison. Plus 50 interactive examples to test your knowledge.
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