9/30/2019 – Bring the latest CBM up to date! Simon Williams presents you an opening idea, which goes back to no lesser than Magnus Carlsen. Yannick Pelletier came across a variation in the Semi-Slav at the Chess Festival in Biel, which may turn out to be much better than its reputation. Moreover, there is an excellently filled "Lucky bag", the "Brilliancy game" Tal-Koblencs (1961) in another video, and a huge update for your database.

12/6/2017 – Peter Heine Nielsen is a considered to be one of the world's best seconds. He worked for former World Champion Vishy Anand and now works for current World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Naturally, Nielsen knows his openings, and one of his favourites is the Semi-Slav. On a ChessBase DVD he shared his knowledge and expertise. Hartmut Metz, German chess journalist and strong amateur, had a look. | Photo: Hartmut Metz

12/3/2017 – Ever wanted to release your inner Tal or Shirov? This is your chance! On this DVD you will be taken on a journey through what is arguably the sharpest opening line known to men: the Botvinnik Variation! Ever since its birth, in the late 30’s of the previous century, the Botvinnik Variation has fascinated generations of dynamic players. To date, the opening is very much alive and is considered the sharpest and most principled way to meet 5.Bg5 in the Semi-Slav.

8/30/2017 – At the RTU Open in Riga the drawing of lots gave me a very special opponent. I was to play against Alexei Shirov, one of my chess idols as a junior. The chance to play him was definitely my tournament highlight. I knew that I was the underdog but I did not want to submit meekly. But what to play against Shirov? Fortunately, Peter Heine Nielsen's new DVD "The Semi-Slav" offered help. | Photo: Pascal Simon

7/15/2016 – He is the second of World Champion Magnus Carlsen, and considered one of the greatest opening experts of our time. On this new ChessBase DVD he invites club and tournament players to try one of the most fascinating and richest opening systems in modern chess: the Semi-Slav. It is an opening that has fascinated countless top players. Peter Heine guides you through the often dauntingly complex systems and offers detailed analyses of the critical lines. Don't miss it!