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The Rossolimo Variation 3. Bb5 is considered to be one of the strongest replies to 2…Nc6 in the Sicilian Defence. The fact that the move has been played by practically all the top players proves its popularity and strength. But the most interesting aspect of playing 3. Bb5 is that we force sharp, attacking players who love to have the initiative to forget about the Open Sicilian and to adjust themselves to a new world, one full of positional ideas, manoeuvres and nuances. Bologan was introduced to 3. Bb5 by Vecheslav Chebanenco. The merits of the famous coach in this opening are that he worked out a complete scheme for how to play against the doubled pawns after taking on c6. Time has proved the correctness of his theory and nowadays the best answer to 3…g6 is considered to be 4. Bxc6; also after 3…e6 one of the best replies is again 4.Bxc6. We should not be afraid of conceding the bishop pair to our opponent. In exchange we get very good coordination of our pieces, usually by placing the pawns on squares of the opposite colour to that of our bishop. (Text ChessBase)

 Viktor Bologan is a pupil of the top Moldavan trainer Vecheslav Chebanenko. For many years Bologan has been the number 1 in Moldava and has represented his country in eight chess Olympiads. His greatest successes were in 2003, when he first of all won the Aeroflot Open and then the famous Dortmund Tournament, ahead of Kramnik and Anand. The Moldovan has extensive experience as a trainer and has also published his first books.

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-177-5

·         EAN 9783866811775

ALEXEI SHIROV: THE SLAV AND SEMI_SLAV REVISITED

For Shirov the Slav and the Semi-Slav form one huge and common opening. Of course it is a mighty opening complex and the DVD cannot give a complete picture of it, but in the areas he chooses to highlight our author is an absolute expert and capable of giving the deepest possible insights into the secrets of this extremely solid opening. First, Shirov deals with the pure Slav. A lot of his time is spent on the modern treatment of it with 3. Nf3 Nf6 4. Nc3 dxc4 5. a4 e6, which Kramnik brought back into fashion and which since then has been employed by several world class players. In the second part the author turns to the Semi- Slav. In his intro he explains the latest discoveries in the Shirov/Shabalov Attack with 7. g4. Then come some games with a quiet setup for White (6. Qc2 or 6. Bd3), before at the close he presents three games in the Botvinnik System, a setup which obviously suits Shirov since in his great success in Sofia 2009 he was able to stand fast against Carlsen and Topalov with it. (Text ChessBase)

Alexej Shirov was born in Riga just like world champion Mihail Tal, and also his playing style reminds many chess fans of the young Tal. In the beginning of the 90ies, a comet-like rise brought the young Latvian to the world top within the shortest of time.

Being no older than 22 years, he already had an Elo rating of nearly 2750 and belonged to the absolute elite. Since then Shirov has been one of the best players in the world, delighting all chess fans with original and amazing ideas on the board.

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-173-7

·         EAN 9783866811737

Das ChessBase Eröffnungslexikon ist die vollständige Darstellung aller Eröffnungsgebiete und bietet einen optimalen Einstieg in das Eröffnungstraining. Für das ChessBase Eröffnungslexikon haben viele renommierte Spezialisten ihres Gebietes Zuarbeiten geleistet, u.a. Anand, Avrukh, Dr. Hübner, Jussupow, Kortschnoj, Krasenkow, Marin, Postny, Ribli, Rogozenko und Stohl. Eine einzigartige Materialsammlung stellen die 506 aus den ChessBase Magazinen übernommenen Theorieartikel (jeweils Einleitungstext + kommentierte Partien) dar. Zu jedem der 500 Eröffnungsgebiete nach ECO-Standard liegt mindestens eine Partie-Eröffnungsübersicht vor, insgesamt sind es nun über 4800, davon wurden über 500 für die Neuauflage des Lexikons aktualisiert. Damit eignet sich die Datenbank ideal für den Aufbau eines kompletten Eröffnungsrepertoires. Die Partiendatenbank enthält nun 3,7 Millionen Partien, die Anzahl der kommentierten Partien liegt bei über 79.000.

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-172-0

·         EAN 9783866811720

There are few opening systems which have been undergoing such a fast and furious renaissance as the 6.Bg5 Variation of the Najdorf System. Inspired by Radjabov’s victories over Anand and Karjakin in 2006, a great number of games have been played since then, meaning that the theory has developed enormously. But even before then it stretched to such distant horizons that makes it all the more important to have someone who can explain the ideas which underlie the variations. That is exactly what Alexei Shirov does on his DVD. His explanations are all the more valuable because they are delivered by a player who himself has been responsible for developing the theory of the Najdorf. The author also makes use of games played by others in lines where he himself has not played any.

Alexej Shirov was born in Riga just like world champion Mihail Tal, and also his playing style reminds many chess fans of the young Tal. In the beginning of the 90ies, a comet-like rise brought the young Latvian to the world top within the shortest of time. Being no older than 22 years, he already had an Elo rating of nearly 2750 and belonged to the absolute elite. Since then Shirov has been one of the best players in the world, delighting all chess fans with original and amazing ideas on the board.

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-167-6

·         EAN 9783866811676

The variation 1 e4 c5 2 Nf3 a6!? does not have an especially good reputation in the theory books. Competitive players can use this unjustified assessment to their advantage because the variation is entirely playable, as International Master Andrew.

Martin shows on this new Chessbase DVD. With .careful selection of variations, Black players can make the O’Kelly work and work well. In fact the O’Kelly was first played by Savielly Tartakower, but it was the repeated adoption of 2...a6 by O’Kelly de Galway after World War Two that gave the variation its name. Club players will enjoy adding the O’Kelly to their repertoire and many opponents will be unfamiliar with the unusual problems that Black is posing. (Text ChessBase)

International Master Andrew Martin is 52 years old. He is a senior FIDE trainer and Manager of Coaching for the English Chess Federation. This is his 18th DVD for ChessBase.

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-170-6

·         EAN 9783866811706

A simple idea underpins the Exchange Variation of the Ruy Lopez. Take all the pieces off and White wins the ending. Naturally, the execution of this plan is anything but simple because Black obtains the Bishop pair and free piece play to compensate him for his doubled pawns on c6. Nevertheless, it is useful to have something to aim for! Many World Champions have employed 4.Bxc6 and we will see some of their encounters on this DVD, along with a collection of very recent examples. Bobby Fischer was perhaps the most influential of those who played 4.Bxc6, as he showed the line could be played dynamically and that White was not restricted only to play for better endgames. The Exchange Variation is suitable for all levels of player, completely sound and a good tournament weapon. On this new ChessBase DVD, Andrew Martin makes a convincing case for White’s chances. In 2010, 4. Bxc6 is as dangerous as ever. (Text ChessBase) 

International Master Andrew Martin is 52 years old. He is a senior FIDE trainer and Manager of Coaching for the English Chess Federation. This is his 18th DVD for ChessBase.

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-144-7-9

·         EAN 97838668114479

This dynamic and flexibel opening starts with moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4. Through carefully selected games and analysis made for that system, the author will help you understand the opening without the need to memorize tons of moves. The many innovative ideas that the Sicilian Kan offers combined with the fool-proof teaching approach of the lecturer will give you the opportunity to find your own way of utilizing this solid opening with great success. A unique Dragon-Najdorf setup is what FM Lilov calls the core of the Sicilian Kan, which will guarantee you a strong and active position even late in the middle game, which will provide you with plenty of counterattack opportunities. (Text ChessBase)

 FM Valeri Lilov also known as Tiger Lilov is probably the one who once taught you chess and you still remember those little things that come to your mind when you most need them. Today, he is one of the most famous and quality online chess coaches that you will see on virtually all major chess websites on the internet. His balanced style of play and constant striving for improvement have both shaped his deep knowledge of chess theory, which he is about to demonstrate to you in his fi rst high quality DVD for ChessBase.

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-169-0

·         EAN 9783866811690

Flexible plans for Black and strong weapons against the majority of White’s deviations from the main line are presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

Most of the key ideas are illustrated with great examples from notable games between famous chess titans including Kasparov, Anand, Petrosian, Smyslov, and Kharlov. In this DVD, FM Lilov will teach you a plan for Black with a6, b5, Bb7, Nbd7 and c5, which is one of the best ways to meet White’s Queen’s Gambit. For those of you who like to experiment more in the opening, the FIDE Master has prepared a creative plan with Bg4. (Text ChessBase) 

FM Valeri Lilov also known as Tiger Lilov is probably the one who once taught you chess and you still remember those little things that come to your mind when you most need them. Today, he is one of the most famous and quality online chess coaches that you will see on virtually all major chess websites on the internet. His balanced style of play and constant striving for improvement have both shaped his deep knowledge of chess theory, which he is about to demonstrate to you in his fi rst high quality DVD for ChessBase.

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-168-3

·         EAN 9783866811683

Die Französische Verteidigung genießt den Ruf einer sicheren Spielweise gegen 1.e2-e4. Aus einer festen Verteidigungsstellung heraus möchte Schwarz alle schnellen weißen Überfälle abwehren, um danach zum Gegenangriff überzugehen. In den DVDs zur Französischen Verteidigung werden auf unterhaltsame und zugleich lehrhafte Weise typische Französisch-Partien erklärt. In diesem 2.DVD-Band zur Französischen Verteidigung werden die theoretischen Hauptvarianten, die nach den Zügen 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Sc3 oder 3. Sd2 entstehen, untersucht. Am Anfang geht der Autor auf die Varianten nach 3. Sc3 ein. Dabei widmet er sich zuerst der klassischen Fortsetzung 3…Sf6. Im zweiten Drittel der DVD betrachtet der Autor die modernere Möglichkeit 3…Lb4. Das letzte Drittel dieser DVD ist dem Zug 3. Sd2 vorbehalten. In der neuen, erweiterten 2. Auflage möchte der Autor mit einer Mischung aus klassischen Partien, Partien der heutigen Weltspitzenspieler und eigenen Erfahrungen dem Zuhörer immer wieder kehrende Motive, Pläne, Angriffs- und Verteidigungsmöglichkeiten aufzeigen. (Text ChessBase)

Der Autor Thomas Luther ist internationaler Großmeister. Er gewann dreimal die Deutsche Meisterschaft und errang mit der deutschen Nationalmannschaft die Silbermedaille bei der Schacholympiade 2000. Er spielt die Französische Verteidigung seit über 20 Jahren und konnte mit ihr zahlreiche Erfolge erringen.

 

 

 

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·         ISBN 978-3-86681-160-7

·         EAN 9783866811607