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Understanding the Opening


Building an Opening Repertoire
This acclaimed openings course shows how to use simple opening lines to develop middle game understanding by reaching key pawn structures. The lines presented here (French and Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 1.d4 followed by 2.Nf3 and 3.e3 as White) are easy to learn and remember. There are no elaborate computer generated variations, just plans and ideas clearly explained. Available here.
Running time: 22 hours
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Surviving Computerized Chess Opening Preparation
Learn how to deal with the menace of database and engine preparation. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Crafting Your Own Opening Repertoire
Learn by creating your own opening systems rather than buying something 'off-the-shelf'. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Positional Play with 1.e4
Play 1.e4 in a positional way rather than with sharp theory. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Move Order Tricks
Bamboozle your opponents by learning tricky move orders. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Endgame Openings
Go directly from the opening to the endgame, a lethal weapon for experienced players with good technique. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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General Understanding

Creating an Improvement Plan
Learn how to make the most of your study time by diagnosing strengths and weaknesses and targeting your studies. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Understanding Strategy & Planning
Go beyond threats and tactics to add some power to your play. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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A Practical Tournament Guide
Extract the most learning value from each tournament by following these guidelines. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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The Why & How Of Chess Annotations
Annotating games can be a powerful improvement method if done in a reflective way. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Endgame Mastery
Improve your play in this neglected area to immediately improve your results. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
$24.95 to buy or $15.95 to rent for 3 months.

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Mastering Key Pawn Structures

Mastering Key Pawn Structures:
Benoni Formations

Learn how to play this pawn structure in its various forms. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Mastering Key Pawn Structures:
ZOOM Formations

Learn more about this classic pawn structure that can be applied with both colours. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Mastering Key Pawn Structures:
Blocked Positions

Discover which plans to apply when the central pawn structure is blocked. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Mastering Key Pawn Structures:
The Carlsbad Formation

This classic pawn structure is particularly rich in plans and pawn levers. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Mastering Key Pawn Structures:
Isolated & Hanging Pawns

These important structures can arise from many different openings. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Learning from the Greats

Learning from the Greats: Garry Kasparov
Learn about the strengths of one of the greatest attacking players in history. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Learning from the Greats: Anatoly Karpov
Discover the methods that helped Karpov dominate the chess World for a decade. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Learning from the Greats: Mikhail Botvinnik
Find out more about Botvinnik's innovative approach to chess that helped him reach the top. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Learning from the Greats: Aaron Nimzowitsch
One of the great innovators, Nimzowitsch's original ideas on strategy have now been widely accepted, and influence great players such as Bent Larsen and Tigran Petrosian. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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Learning from the Greats: Akiba Rubinstein
Rubinstein's elegant style influenced many players, including World Championship contender Boris Gelfand. Nigel examines different aspects of Rubinstein's play and shows what can be learned from him. Available here.
Running time: 4 hours
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