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For a chess player, chess pieces are like specific tools in a toolbox. We need to know how best to use them, just as a craftsman knows his tools. We shouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail; and we shouldn’t position the knights on the edge of the board. Knights are mysterious creatures. They add irrational content to any position. However, in this video tutorial you will learn how to tame them. We will focus on how to create an outpost for a Knight and how to maneuver with this piece to get maximum activity from it. We will talk about the knight’s soul mates: the queen and the passed pawn. We will also focus on positions where knights are vulnerable or hopelessly passive: typically when they are behind the pawn chains in which knight are vulnerable or hopelessly passive: typically, this happens when they are located behind the pawn chain. Video running time: 4 hours 39 minutes Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Play-out-positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Many young top-players are opting for the trendy “Dynamic Catalan” where, against the triangle or semi-slav structures, White can sacrifice a pawn to gain immediate initiative. This sacrifice can lead to long term positional advantage, but often White can unleash dangerous threats upon the black king with a central pawn break. Many games will become attacking adventures for White, with various opportunities to sacrifice material and create stunning threats. The “Dynamic Catalan” can be your choice of opening - if you are willing to take the game into your own hands from the very beginning; and with this video course, you will add a sharp weapon to your repertoire. The author GM Ivan Sokolov has been on the white side of the “Dynamic Catalan” in many top-level games, against players such as Caruana and Vallejo Pons, and “felt comfortable playing it: space, initiative, safe king.” Video running time: 4 hours 48 minutes With interactive training including video eefdback Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Pyla “Dynamic Ctalan” positions againts Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

It’s human nature to make mistakes. In Chess, an early mistake can lose you the game instantly, or at the least, lead to a long-term disadvantage. Avoiding mistakes in the opening and even learning from mistakes is a valuable tool to improve your chess. Chess is a complex game. You will not find an answer for each possible move, but Ruslan Ponomariov, former FIDE World Champion, demonstrates basic patterns that will help you navigate through the game more easily. Focusing on the most important things - the themes are universal - thus helpful for a beginner, amateur, chess coach or professional. All examples are taken from Ponomariov’s long career. Don’t put it off - learn from the best and move forward to chess improvement! Themes include: Weak opening preparation, Overpreparation, What to do with opening surprises, Development, Safety of the king, Importance of the centre, Pseudo-activity, Good and bad openings, Importance of pawn structure, Playing against the opponent. Video running time: 7 hours 21 minutes With interactive training including video feedback Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10/Windows 11, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible soundcard, Windows Media Player 11, DVD-ROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Die Ungarin Judit Polgar war als jüngste der drei Polgar-Schwestern ein Schach-Wunderkind. Ihr Vater Laszlo Polgar war als Pädagoge der Auffassung, dass man jedem Kind durch den entsprechenden Unterricht herausragende Fähigkeiten auf jedem Gebiet beibringen könne und bewies seine These, indem er seine drei Töchter zu Spitzenspielerinnen im Schach herausbildete. Judit Polgar lernte von ihrem Vater und ihren Schwestern und erhielt schon mit 15 Jahren und vier Monaten den Großmeistertitel und löste damit Bobby Fischer als jüngste (n) Großmeister (in) der Schachgeschichte ab. Judit Polgar wurde die beste Spielerin in der Geschichte des Schachs und erreichte als erste Frau eine Elozahl über 2700. Polgar spielte viele Spitzenturniere mit und war für die männlichen Topspieler eine gefährliche Gegnerin. Selbst Garry Kasparov konnte sie einmal schlagen. Auf dem Zenit ihres Könnens gehörte Judit Polgar zu den Top Ten der Welt und spielte um die absolute Weltmeisterschaft mit. Nach der Schacholympiade in Tromsoe (2014) zog sie sich vom Turnierschach zurück. Judit Polgar pflegte einen aggressiven taktisch geprägten Angriffsstil und gewann viele ihrer Partien durch glänzende Kombinationen. Als Schachbotschafterin wirbt sie heute für das Schachspiel und organisiert alljährlich ein Schachfestival in Budapest. Ein Expertenteam aus vier internationalen Titelträgern zeigt Ihnen strategische Meisterleistungen, wegweisende Endspielmanöver und mustergültige Kombinationen im Videoformat und zeigt die Glanzpunkte der Karriere der besten Frau der Schachgeschichte. Videospielzeit: 9 Stunden (Deutsch) Interaktiver Taktiktest mit Videofeedback “Polgar Powerbooks”: Das Eröffnungsrepertoire von Judit Polgar als Variantenbaum Taktik-Training mit 22 Polgar-Partien Datenbank mit allen Partien von Judit Polgar Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation

Wer kennt es nicht? Man bereitet sich auf eine spannende Partie im offenen Najdorf-Sizilianer vor und plötzlich stellt der Gegner doch nur eine der scheinbar unzähligen Nebenvarianten aufs Brett, um die Najdorf-Hauptvarianten zu vermeiden. Muss man sich darüber ärgern? Auf gar keinen Fall! Dieser Fritztrainer bietet Ihnen die perfekte Ergänzung für jedes Sizilianisch- oder Najdorf-Repertoire und deckt sämtliche Nebenvarianten ab, die Weiß nach 1. e4 c5 probiert hat, um den offenen Najdorf zu vermeiden. Haben Sie bereits die beiden Fritztrainer zum offenen Najdorf nach 5… a6, steht Ihnen somit ein vollständiges und lückenloses Großmeisterrepertoire gegen 1. e4 zur Verfügung! Wir starten unsere Reise durch die Anti-Najdorfs mit den wichtigen und sehr populären Alternativen im 2. Zug, allen voran dem Grand-Prix-Angriff (2. Sc3) und der Alapin-Variante (2. c3), aber auch allen weiteren Nebenvarianten im 2. Zug, die Weiß bereits probiert hat - auch wenn sie vielleicht nicht den Najdorf, sondern einen anderen Sizilianer spielen, ist also etwas für Ihr Repertoire mit dabei! Nach dem Hauptzug 2. Sf3 d6 geht es weiter mit den Alternativen zu 3. d4, insbesondere dem extrem beliebten Zug 3. Lb5+. Auch die Varianten 3. d4 cxd4 4. Dxd4!? sowie der als Überraschungswaffe beliebte Zug 5. f3 werden abgedeckt und darüber hinaus selbstverständlich alle weiteren seltenen Varianten, die Weiß auf dem Weg zur Hauptvariante gespielt hat - bis zur Erreichung der Ausgangsstellung des Najdorfs nach 5… a6 kann sie damit nichts mehr aus der Ruhe bringen! - Video-Laufzeit: 4 Stunden 30 Minuten (Deutsch) - Training mit ChessBase apps - Repertoire erlernen und Schlüsselstellungen auf verschiedenen Leveln ausspielen - Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden Systemvoraussetzungen: Mindestens: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 Grafikkarte mit 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM Laufwerk, Windows Media Player 9 und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung. Empfohlen: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 11, DirectX10 Grafikkarte (oder kompatibel) mit 514 MB RAM oder mehr, 100% DirectX10 kompatible Soundkarte, Windows Media Player 11, DVD-ROM Laufwerk und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung.

Wir alle haben die Übel der Zeitnot in unserem Schachleben schon erlebt. Die Uhr tickt, die Panik steigt, und wir machen Züge, die wir nicht in Betracht ziehen würden, wenn wir mehr Zeit auf der Uhr hätten. Ob wir gewinnen oder verlieren - all unsere Bemühungen sind umsonst, weil wir unsere Zeit nicht effizienter einteilen konnten. Und was noch schlimmer ist: Wir wiederholen diesen Fehler immer und immer wieder. Zeitnot ist eine der häufigsten schlechten Angewohnheiten von Schachspielern. Man kann es nicht wirklich vermeiden, Zeit auf komplizierte Stellungen zu verwenden, aber sie sind nicht das einzige Problem. Es gibt noch andere Faktoren, wie unzureichende Eröffnungsvorbereitung, Perfektionismus, fehlendes Selbstvertrauen, usw. In diesem Videokurs möchte ich Ihnen helfen, mit dem Zeitmanagement während Ihrer Partie umzugehen. Wie man es vermeidet und wie man reagiert, wenn man keine andere Wahl hat. Ich habe diesen Kurs in 2 Teile gegliedert. Im ersten Teil konzentriere ich mich auf die Methoden und Techniken, die Ihnen helfen werden, Zeitnot zu vermeiden, wie z.B.: strenges Eröffnungsrepertoire, kluger Einsatz der Schachintuition, Erkennung kritischer Momente, Entscheidung zwischen mehreren möglichen Zügen, prophylaktisches Denken und wie man Perfektionismus im Schach vermeiden kann. Im zweiten Teil liegt der Schwerpunkt auf den Momenten in Zeitnot. Wie Spieler unterschiedlicher Stärke und Erfahrung ihre Probleme am Brett lösen, aber auch, warum viele von ihnen (auch starke Großmeister) scheitern. Ich behandle Themen wie: die Suche nach Chancen in einer schlechteren Stellung und die Suche nach den besten Auswegen; wie und warum man Emotionen unter Kontrolle halten sollte; komplizierte und komplexe Stellungen; warum man in Zeitnot mit den Veränderungen in einer Bauernstruktur vorsichtig sein sollte; und wann und ob man Stellungen in (Bauern-)Endspiele umwandeln sollte. Laufzeit: über 6 S tunden 45 Minuten (Deutsch) Interaktives T raining inklusive Videofeedback Extra: Best practice-Übersicht als PDF Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Wer kennt es nicht? Man bereitet sich auf eine spannende Partie im offenen Najdorf-Sizilianer vor und plötzlich stellt der Gegner doch nur eine der scheinbar unzähligen Nebenvarianten aufs Brett, um die Najdorf-Hauptvarianten zu vermeiden. Muss man sich darüber ärgern? Auf gar keinen Fall! Dieser Fritztrainer bietet Ihnen die perfekte Ergänzung für jedes Sizilianisch- oder Najdorf-Repertoire und deckt sämtliche Nebenvarianten ab, die Weiß nach 1. e4 c5 probiert hat, um den offenen Najdorf zu vermeiden. Haben Sie bereits die beiden Fritztrainer zum offenen Najdorf nach 5… a6, steht Ihnen somit ein vollständiges und lückenloses Großmeisterrepertoire gegen 1. e4 zur Verfügung! Wir starten unsere Reise durch die Anti-Najdorfs mit den wichtigen und sehr populären Alternativen im 2. Zug, allen voran dem Grand-Prix-Angriff (2. Sc3) und der Alapin-Variante (2. c3), aber auch allen weiteren Nebenvarianten im 2. Zug, die Weiß bereits probiert hat - auch wenn sie vielleicht nicht den Najdorf, sondern einen anderen Sizilianer spielen, ist also etwas für Ihr Repertoire mit dabei! Nach dem Hauptzug 2. Sf3 d6 geht es weiter mit den Alternativen zu 3. d4, insbesondere dem extrem beliebten Zug 3. Lb5+. Auch die Varianten 3. d4 cxd4 4. Dxd4!? sowie der als Überraschungswaffe beliebte Zug 5. f3 werden abgedeckt und darüber hinaus selbstverständlich alle weiteren seltenen Varianten, die Weiß auf dem Weg zur Hauptvariante gespielt hat - bis zur Erreichung der Ausgangsstellung des Najdorfs nach 5… a6 kann sie damit nichts mehr aus der Ruhe bringen! - Video-Laufzeit: 4 Stunden 30 Minuten (Deutsch) - Training mit ChessBase apps - Repertoire erlernen und Schlüsselstellungen auf verschiedenen Leveln ausspielen - Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden Systemvoraussetzungen: Mindestens: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 Grafikkarte mit 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM Laufwerk, Windows Media Player 9 und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung. Empfohlen: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 11, DirectX10 Grafikkarte (oder kompatibel) mit 514 MB RAM oder mehr, 100% DirectX10 kompatible Soundkarte, Windows Media Player 11, DVD-ROM Laufwerk und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung.

Wir alle haben die Übel der Zeitnot in unserem Schachleben schon erlebt. Die Uhr tickt, die Panik steigt, und wir machen Züge, die wir nicht in Betracht ziehen würden, wenn wir mehr Zeit auf der Uhr hätten. Ob wir gewinnen oder verlieren - all unsere Bemühungen sind umsonst, weil wir unsere Zeit nicht effizienter einteilen konnten. Und was noch schlimmer ist: Wir wiederholen diesen Fehler immer und immer wieder. Zeitnot ist eine der häufigsten schlechten Angewohnheiten von Schachspielern. Man kann es nicht wirklich vermeiden, Zeit auf komplizierte Stellungen zu verwenden, aber sie sind nicht das einzige Problem. Es gibt noch andere Faktoren, wie unzureichende Eröffnungsvorbereitung, Perfektionismus, fehlendes Selbstvertrauen, usw. In diesem Videokurs möchte ich Ihnen helfen, mit dem Zeitmanagement während Ihrer Partie umzugehen. Wie man es vermeidet und wie man reagiert, wenn man keine andere Wahl hat. Ich habe diesen Kurs in 2 Teile gegliedert. Im ersten Teil konzentriere ich mich auf die Methoden und Techniken, die Ihnen helfen werden, Zeitnot zu vermeiden, wie z.B.: strenges Eröffnungsrepertoire, kluger Einsatz der Schachintuition, Erkennung kritischer Momente, Entscheidung zwischen mehreren möglichen Zügen, prophylaktisches Denken und wie man Perfektionismus im Schach vermeiden kann. Im zweiten Teil liegt der Schwerpunkt auf den Momenten in Zeitnot. Wie Spieler unterschiedlicher Stärke und Erfahrung ihre Probleme am Brett lösen, aber auch, warum viele von ihnen (auch starke Großmeister) scheitern. Ich behandle Themen wie: die Suche nach Chancen in einer schlechteren Stellung und die Suche nach den besten Auswegen; wie und warum man Emotionen unter Kontrolle halten sollte; komplizierte und komplexe Stellungen; warum man in Zeitnot mit den Veränderungen in einer Bauernstruktur vorsichtig sein sollte; und wann und ob man Stellungen in (Bauern-)Endspiele umwandeln sollte. Laufzeit: über 6 S tunden 45 Minuten (Deutsch) Interaktives T raining inklusive Videofeedback Extra: Best practice-Übersicht als PDF Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

The Sicilian Defence is one of the most popular and sharpest replies to 1.e4. After 1.e4 c5, an exciting, unbalanced position is assured, where Black can play for a win from the very start of the game. The Open Sicilian describes all variations where White plays an early d2-d4. On this all-new ChessBase video course, IM Andrew Martin introduces you to this exciting world, so that you can begin playing the Sicilian in your own games. The main themes and ideas of the Open Sicilian are discussed, followed by a summary of all the accepted main lines. You will be able to make a choice as to which of them you want to play. This video course is full of Sicilian masterpieces that delight and instruct. The author hopes that they will also inspire you to play the Sicilian yourself. Players under 1800 will gain most benefit from this video course. Video running time: 5 h 50 min (English) With int eractive tr aining including video feedback Training with Ches sBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Vielen gilt Boris Spassky als der talentierteste aller Weltmeister. Im örtlichen Pionierpalast (St. Petersburg) wurde das große Schachtalent des neunjährigen Spassky entdeckt und von Trainern wie Wladimir Zak gefördert. 1953 ernannte der Weltschachbund den 16-Jährigen schon zum Internationalen Meister, 1955 zum Großmeister, nachdem Spassky bei der UdSSR-Meisterschaft den 2. bis 6. Platz erreicht und die Jugendweltmeisterschaft U20 gewonnen hatte. 1964 qualifizierte er sich aber im Interzonenturnier für die Kandidatenkämpfe und wurde 1966 Herausforderer von Weltmeister Petrosian. Diesen konnte Spassky jedoch erst im zweiten Anlauf 1969 besiegen und wurde so der 10. Schachweltmeister. 1972 musste Spassky den Titel in einem Nerven aufreibenden Wettkampf gegen Bobby Fischer verteidigen. Mit großer Geduld ertrug Spassky alle Mätzchen des Herausforderers, verlor aber den Wettkampf und den Titel.1976 emigrierte Boris Spassky mit seiner Ehefrau nach Frankreich und lebte lange in Paris. Erst in späteren Jahren kehrte er nach Russland zurück. In den WM-Zyklen 1974, 1977 und 1980 nahm Spassky erneut an den Kandidatenkämpfen teil, konnte sich aber nicht mehr als Herausforderer qualifizieren. 1992 kam es in Jugoslawien zu einem Aufsehen erregenden Rematch gegen Bobby Fischer, das Spassky jedoch auch verlor. Boris Spassky pflegte in seiner besten Zeit einen mitreißenden Angriffsstil, mit einer Vorliebe für aggressive Eröffnungen wie das Königsgambit. Er spielte aber auch die anderen Phasen der Partie weltmeisterlich. Ein Expertenteam aus vier internationalen Titelträgern zeigt Ihnen strategische Meisterleistungen, wegweisende Endspielmanöver und mustergültige Kombinationen im Videoformat und zeigt die Glanzpunkte der Karriere von Boris Spassky. Video Laufzeit: 8 Stunden 19 Minuten (Deutsch) Interaktiver Taktiktest mit Videofeedback „Spassky-Powerbooks“: Das Eröffnungsrepertoire von Boris Spassky als Variantenbaum Taktik-Training mit 20 Spassky-Partien Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Vielen gilt Boris Spassky als der talentierteste aller Weltmeister. Im örtlichen Pionierpalast (St. Petersburg) wurde das große Schachtalent des neunjährigen Spassky entdeckt und von Trainern wie Wladimir Zak gefördert. 1953 ernannte der Weltschachbund den 16-Jährigen schon zum Internationalen Meister, 1955 zum Großmeister, nachdem Spassky bei der UdSSR-Meisterschaft den 2. bis 6. Platz erreicht und die Jugendweltmeisterschaft U20 gewonnen hatte. 1964 qualifizierte er sich aber im Interzonenturnier für die Kandidatenkämpfe und wurde 1966 Herausforderer von Weltmeister Petrosian. Diesen konnte Spassky jedoch erst im zweiten Anlauf 1969 besiegen und wurde so der 10. Schachweltmeister. 1972 musste Spassky den Titel in einem Nerven aufreibenden Wettkampf gegen Bobby Fischer verteidigen. Mit großer Geduld ertrug Spassky alle Mätzchen des Herausforderers, verlor aber den Wettkampf und den Titel.1976 emigrierte Boris Spassky mit seiner Ehefrau nach Frankreich und lebte lange in Paris. Erst in späteren Jahren kehrte er nach Russland zurück. In den WM-Zyklen 1974, 1977 und 1980 nahm Spassky erneut an den Kandidatenkämpfen teil, konnte sich aber nicht mehr als Herausforderer qualifizieren. 1992 kam es in Jugoslawien zu einem Aufsehen erregenden Rematch gegen Bobby Fischer, das Spassky jedoch auch verlor. Boris Spassky pflegte in seiner besten Zeit einen mitreißenden Angriffsstil, mit einer Vorliebe für aggressive Eröffnungen wie das Königsgambit. Er spielte aber auch die anderen Phasen der Partie weltmeisterlich. Ein Expertenteam aus vier internationalen Titelträgern zeigt Ihnen strategische Meisterleistungen, wegweisende Endspielmanöver und mustergültige Kombinationen im Videoformat und zeigt die Glanzpunkte der Karriere von Boris Spassky. Video Laufzeit: 8 Stunden 19 Minuten (Deutsch) Interaktiver Taktiktest mit Videofeedback „Spassky-Powerbooks“: Das Eröffnungsrepertoire von Boris Spassky als Variantenbaum Taktik-Training mit 20 Spassky-Partien Inklusive Download & Stream für iPad, Tablet etc: kann mit eingedrucktem Key freigeschaltet werden System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

The Sicilian Defence is one of the most popular and sharpest replies to 1.e4. After 1.e4 c5, an exciting, unbalanced position is assured, where Black can play for a win from the very start of the game. The Open Sicilian describes all variations where White plays an early d2-d4. On this all-new ChessBase video course, IM Andrew Martin introduces you to this exciting world, so that you can begin playing the Sicilian in your own games. The main themes and ideas of the Open Sicilian are discussed, followed by a summary of all the accepted main lines. You will be able to make a choice as to which of them you want to play. This video course is full of Sicilian masterpieces that delight and instruct. The author hopes that they will also inspire you to play the Sicilian yourself. Players under 1800 will gain most benefit from this video course. Video running time: 5 h 50 min (English) With int eractive tr aining including video feedback Training with Ches sBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

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The Queen’s Indian Defence is a well-known opening for black and has remained popular and mainstream at the top level for well over a century. It has the reputation of being solid and was used as a main weapon against 1.d4 by many strong players during the 1970s, including the ex-World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Openings like the Queen’s Indian will never be refuted and can be used throughout one’s chess career. Personally, I have had great results with the Queen’s Indian and I continue to use it often. In this video course we’ll have a look at the Queen’s Indian after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6. We’ll explore the ins and outs of the possible White setups against this rock-solid opening. Instead of learning forcing lines, the Queen’s Indian is about plans and ideas which make it easy to remember. Let’s deep dive into what I consider to be the most solid lines, and be prepared to play The Queen’s Indian in your own games! Video running time: 4 h 20 min World-class analyses Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

For a chess player, chess pieces are like specific tools in a toolbox. We need to know how best to use them, just as a craftsman knows his tools. We shouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail; and we shouldn’t position the knights on the edge of the board. Knights are mysterious creatures. They add irrational content to any position. However, in this video tutorial you will learn how to tame them. We will focus on how to create an outpost for a Knight and how to maneuver with this piece to get maximum activity from it. We will talk about the knight’s soul mates: the queen and the passed pawn. We will also focus on positions where knights are vulnerable or hopelessly passive: typically when they are behind the pawn chains in which knight are vulnerable or hopelessly passive: typically, this happens when they are located behind the pawn chain. Video running time: 4 hours 39 minutes Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Play-out-positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key Jan Markos is a Slovak chess grandmaster, coach, and author, a former European Youth Champion. His book “Under the Surface” won the ECF Book of the Year Award in 2018. His most recent chess book “The Secret Ingredient”, co-authored with GM David Navara, focuses on practical aspects of overtheboard play. System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

The Queen’s Indian Defence is a well-known opening for black and has remained popular and mainstream at the top level for well over a century. It has the reputation of being solid and was used as a main weapon against 1.d4 by many strong players during the 1970s, including the ex-World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Openings like the Queen’s Indian will never be refuted and can be used throughout one’s chess career. Personally, I have had great results with the Queen’s Indian and I continue to use it often. In this video course we’ll have a look at the Queen’s Indian after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6. We’ll explore the ins and outs of the possible White setups against this rock-solid opening. Instead of learning forcing lines, the Queen’s Indian is about plans and ideas which make it easy to remember. Let’s deep dive into what I consider to be the most solid lines, and be prepared to play The Queen’s Indian in your own games! Video running time: 4 h 20 min World-class analyses Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

In this video course you are making your first steps in mastering strategic concepts. As the legendary player Philidor (1726-1795) said: ‘’pawns are the soul of chess’’ and in this course on basic chess strategy you will see his quote is still true today! After a brief introduction to each piece, covering their strengths and shortcomings, our focus will be on pawns and their specific functions (protecting your king, supporting pieces and restricting opponent mobility) and how they impact the course of the game. Some pawns are strong, others are weak, but when is a pawn weak and how do you take advantage of it? When there are weak pawns, weak squares are never far away! What are weak squares and how do your pieces benefit from occupying such a square? A rook is a powerful piece, and in the topics “open files” and “seventh rank” you’ll see that sound positional play is closely linked with attacking chess. All these elements should be taken into consideration when planning to improve your own pieces or weaken your opponent’s position. The interactive format offers you a chance to test your knowledge! In 77 excercises you’ll be able to apply your newly acquired knowledge! Video running time: 5 hours Interactive tr aining including video feedback Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

For a chess player, chess pieces are like specific tools in a toolbox. We need to know how best to use them, just as a craftsman knows his tools. We shouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail; and we shouldn’t position the knights on the edge of the board. Knights are mysterious creatures. They add irrational content to any position. However, in this video tutorial you will learn how to tame them. We will focus on how to create an outpost for a Knight and how to maneuver with this piece to get maximum activity from it. We will talk about the knight’s soul mates: the queen and the passed pawn. We will also focus on positions where knights are vulnerable or hopelessly passive: typically when they are behind the pawn chains in which knight are vulnerable or hopelessly passive: typically, this happens when they are located behind the pawn chain. Video running time: 4 hours 39 minutes Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Play-out-positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key Jan Markos is a Slovak chess grandmaster, coach, and author, a former European Youth Champion. His book “Under the Surface” won the ECF Book of the Year Award in 2018. His most recent chess book “The Secret Ingredient”, co-authored with GM David Navara, focuses on practical aspects of overtheboard play. System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

In this video course you are making your first steps in mastering strategic concepts. As the legendary player Philidor (1726-1795) said: ‘’pawns are the soul of chess’’ and in this course on basic chess strategy you will see his quote is still true today! After a brief introduction to each piece, covering their strengths and shortcomings, our focus will be on pawns and their specific functions (protecting your king, supporting pieces and restricting opponent mobility) and how they impact the course of the game. Some pawns are strong, others are weak, but when is a pawn weak and how do you take advantage of it? When there are weak pawns, weak squares are never far away! What are weak squares and how do your pieces benefit from occupying such a square? A rook is a powerful piece, and in the topics “open files” and “seventh rank” you’ll see that sound positional play is closely linked with attacking chess. All these elements should be taken into consideration when planning to improve your own pieces or weaken your opponent’s position. The interactive format offers you a chance to test your knowledge! In 77 excercises you’ll be able to apply your newly acquired knowledge! Video running time: 5 hours Interactive tr aining including video feedback Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Have you always wanted to play the Sicilian as Black, but been discouraged by the abundance of options for White? Here is the solution to becoming a lifelong successful Sicilian player! In a separate course, all the critical lines of the Open Sicilian (Taimanov Variation) were covered. In this course, all the relevant Anti-Sicilians are covered in depth. Starting with the move-order 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6, White has been prevented from playing a variation with 3.Bb5. Popular alternatives on move 3 are tackled first (3.b3, 3.g3, Kings-Indian Attack etc.). On the second move, White has many more options to deviate from the Main Lines, but since White often has the opportunity to transpose back to the Open Variation, it’s strongly recommended to study both volumes. The lines arising from the Closed Sicilian Variation with 2.Nc3 and the Alapin (with 2.c3 or 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3) are effectively countered as well, to avoid any move-order problems. Last, but not least, popular systems at club level, e.g. the Smith-Morra and Wing Gambit should no longer be feared! The video course has been complemented with 24 exercises to test both your theoretical and practical knowledge, 10 positions to play out to develop a better feeling for these types of positions, as well as a database with over 230 model games. Video running time: More than 7 hours With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Have you always wanted to play the Sicilian as Black, but been discouraged by the abundance of options for White? Here is the solution to becoming a lifelong successful Sicilian player! In a separate course, all the critical lines of the Open Sicilian (Taimanov Variation) were covered. In this course, all the relevant Anti-Sicilians are covered in depth. Starting with the move-order 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6, White has been prevented from playing a variation with 3.Bb5. Popular alternatives on move 3 are tackled first (3.b3, 3.g3, Kings-Indian Attack etc.). On the second move, White has many more options to deviate from the Main Lines, but since White often has the opportunity to transpose back to the Open Variation, it’s strongly recommended to study both volumes. The lines arising from the Closed Sicilian Variation with 2.Nc3 and the Alapin (with 2.c3 or 2.Nf3 e6 3.c3) are effectively countered as well, to avoid any move-order problems. Last, but not least, popular systems at club level, e.g. the Smith-Morra and Wing Gambit should no longer be feared! The video course has been complemented with 24 exercises to test both your theoretical and practical knowledge, 10 positions to play out to develop a better feeling for these types of positions, as well as a database with over 230 model games. Video running time: More than 7 hours With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Viktor Korchnoi ( 1931 - 2016 ) was undoubtedly one of the most fascinating personalities in the chess world. The two-time World Championship finalist played successful and attractive chess, even into old age. In 2004 he visited ChessBase and recorded his video biography “My life for chess”. With these recordings Korchnoi created a living memorial to himself and his great chess career. This historical document is now available again: remastered by ChessBase, playable on many platforms (Windows, Mac) or as a stream and supplemented with a game database. Korchnoi presents many of his most brilliant efforts from the years 1949-2005, among them, games against Smyslov, Geller, Tal, Huebner, Karpov, Kasparov, Spassky and Short. In each case Korchnoi describes in detail the story of the game, never beating around the bush, sometimes criticising his opponents harshly, but also lavishing praise on them when due. Embedded in the game commentaries are many details of Korchnoi’s biography; for instance, before commenting on his game against Spassky, the veteran speaks extensively about his personal relationship with the exworld champion. Throughout these lectures, you can feel Korchnoi’s enduring love for chess. Whenever the great master gets to the heart of an opening (King’s Indian, English and French) or shows an astonishing move, one can see the joy sparkling in his eyes. Little wonder – no other chess genius has lived chess as intensively as “Viktor the Terrible”. A must-have for every chess fan! Video running time: 7 h 36 min. (English) Database with more than 5,000 games by Viktor Korchnoi Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key Systemvoraussetzungen: Mindestens: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 Grafikkarte mit 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM Laufwerk, Windows Media Player 9 und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung. Empfohlen: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 oder 11, DirectX10 Grafikkarte (oder kompatibel) mit 514 MB RAM oder mehr, 100% DirectX10 kompatible Soundkarte, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM Laufwerk und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung.

Looking for a realistic way to play for a win with Black against 1.e4 without taking unnecessary risks? The Taimanov Sicilian is a reliable system, and hence one of the best options out there! This video course offers you a complete repertoire for Black against the Open Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6. Compared to many other main variations of the Sicilian, the Taimanov Variation is a flexible option which doesn’t feature too many long, forced variations that you need to memorise in order to maintain the balance. In fact, the aim is to get a playable position out of the opening, which offers new opportunities to outplay the opponent in the long run. Due to its rock-solid formation, Black’s position is impregnable, and White players trying for a quick attack can easily falter. The old main lines are well covered, as are the latest trends and obscure attempts - so you won’t face any unpleasant surprises! The video course is complemented with 20 exercises to test your theoretical and practical knowledge, 10 positions to play out to develop a better feeling for these types of positions, as well as a database with more than 200 model games.” Video running time: More than 9 hours With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Calling all ambitious players who are up for improving their calculation skills! In Calculation Training – Sharpen Your Game! a total of 73 examples have been selected, the vast majority containing multiple questions, and more than 160 questions of varying difficulty. The course kicks off with some relatively simple tactics (max. 1-2 moves) featuring well-known tactical motifs discussed on earlier video courses of the Calculation Training series. But then the difficulty level increases! Short forcing variations must be calculated very precisely, and opponent’s errors need to be refuted. In ‘’Spot the Weakness’’, it helps to first determine which specific point needs to be targeted before looking at concrete moves. In the sections ‘’Defend’’ and ‘’Brainteasers’’ you will need a bit more time coming to the right conclusion, as even some of the World’s best players have failed to deliver! The material is based on recently played games, as well as unpublished games by the students of the author, so likely you will be as yet unfamiliar with most of the exercises. Thanks to the interactive format, the exercises are suitable for players of any level. Step by step, the viewer will be guided through all the examples, as advanced players are likely capable of visualising positions from afar, while newbies have the possibility to take a fresh look at every new question. Video running time: more than 5 hours (English) With interactive training including video feedback. Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Viktor Korchnoi ( 1931 - 2016 ) was undoubtedly one of the most fascinating personalities in the chess world. The two-time World Championship finalist played successful and attractive chess, even into old age. In 2004 he visited ChessBase and recorded his video biography “My life for chess”. With these recordings Korchnoi created a living memorial to himself and his great chess career. This historical document is now available again: remastered by ChessBase, playable on many platforms (Windows, Mac) or as a stream and supplemented with a game database. Korchnoi presents many of his most brilliant efforts from the years 1949-2005, among them, games against Smyslov, Geller, Tal, Huebner, Karpov, Kasparov, Spassky and Short. In each case Korchnoi describes in detail the story of the game, never beating around the bush, sometimes criticising his opponents harshly, but also lavishing praise on them when due. Embedded in the game commentaries are many details of Korchnoi’s biography; for instance, before commenting on his game against Spassky, the veteran speaks extensively about his personal relationship with the exworld champion. Throughout these lectures, you can feel Korchnoi’s enduring love for chess. Whenever the great master gets to the heart of an opening (King’s Indian, English and French) or shows an astonishing move, one can see the joy sparkling in his eyes. Little wonder – no other chess genius has lived chess as intensively as “Viktor the Terrible”. A must-have for every chess fan! Video running time: 7 h 36 min. (English) Database with more than 5,000 games by Viktor Korchnoi Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key Systemvoraussetzungen: Mindestens: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 Grafikkarte mit 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM Laufwerk, Windows Media Player 9 und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung. Empfohlen: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 oder 11, DirectX10 Grafikkarte (oder kompatibel) mit 514 MB RAM oder mehr, 100% DirectX10 kompatible Soundkarte, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM Laufwerk und Internetverbindung zur Programmaktivierung.

Dommaraju Gukesh is currently world no.19 with an Elo of 2730 (April 2023). But the most amazing thing is that he is just 16 years old! How did the youngster manage to achieve so much at such a tender age? While Gukesh is a universal player, there are three qualities of his play that stand out - Attack, Calculation, and Imagination. In this Fritztrainer: “Attack like a Super GM” with Gukesh we touch upon all these aspects of his play, with special emphasis on how you can become a better attacking player. Gukesh explains his games in great depth, and questions are asked at the appropriate moment to help you understand the intricacies of the position. Complete games are chosen so that you not only learn how to attack, but also how to build an attack. Games include Gukesh's wins over world-class players like Rapport, Abdusattorov, Sargissian, Jones and more. At the end of the Fritztrainer, you will find test positions that help you to reinforce the knowledge that you have gained by watching the videos. These test positions include Gukesh's wins over Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. IM Sagar Shah sits together with Gukesh and asks him relevant questions that will help you gain a lot of critical insights. Video running time: 4 hours 14 min With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Model Games and Training with ChessBase apps - Play attacking positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10/Windows 11, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible soundcard, Windows Media Player 11, DVD-ROM drive and internet connection for program activation

One of the most effective ways to improve your chess understanding is to know where your pieces belong and how to adapt when the board situation changes. When there’s no forced tactics, one must formulate a plan for what to do. Instead of looking for a win or advantage, it’s often easier to identify a piece that can improve its position and function. Even improving your worst piece is a simple concept that avoids assessment insecurity. And who better to learn from, than one of the best trainers in the world? RB Ramesh has trained thousands of chess players including the top players in the world. He’s the trainer of rising Indian prodigy Praggnanandhaa, and he helps many improving Indian Juniors attain the highest level. He has carefully selected examples that underline the importance of regrouping your pieces and giving you rules of thumb which are easy to remember. Video running time: More than 4 hours Instructive examples Extra: Database with exercises & Training with ChessBase apps – Play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key RB Ramesh is an Indian Grandmaster from Chennai who is famous for his Chess Academy “Chess Gurukul”. He has nurtured numerous talents and formed Grandmasters to the very World Elite. His most well-known student is Praggnanandhaa, who is the currently no.13 in the World, and will be competing in the Candidates tournament in 2024. You can share in his immense knowledge now in this Fritztrainer series. System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1 DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10/11, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Looking for a realistic way to play for a win with Black against 1.e4 without taking unnecessary risks? The Taimanov Sicilian is a reliable system, and hence one of the best options out there! This video course offers you a complete repertoire for Black against the Open Sicilian: 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nc6. Compared to many other main variations of the Sicilian, the Taimanov Variation is a flexible option which doesn’t feature too many long, forced variations that you need to memorise in order to maintain the balance. In fact, the aim is to get a playable position out of the opening, which offers new opportunities to outplay the opponent in the long run. Due to its rock-solid formation, Black’s position is impregnable, and White players trying for a quick attack can easily falter. The old main lines are well covered, as are the latest trends and obscure attempts - so you won’t face any unpleasant surprises! The video course is complemented with 20 exercises to test your theoretical and practical knowledge, 10 positions to play out to develop a better feeling for these types of positions, as well as a database with more than 200 model games.” Video running time: More than 9 hours With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.

Dommaraju Gukesh is currently world no.19 with an Elo of 2730 (April 2023). But the most amazing thing is that he is just 16 years old! How did the youngster manage to achieve so much at such a tender age? While Gukesh is a universal player, there are three qualities of his play that stand out - Attack, Calculation, and Imagination. In this Fritztrainer: “Attack like a Super GM” with Gukesh we touch upon all these aspects of his play, with special emphasis on how you can become a better attacking player. Gukesh explains his games in great depth, and questions are asked at the appropriate moment to help you understand the intricacies of the position. Complete games are chosen so that you not only learn how to attack, but also how to build an attack. Games include Gukesh's wins over world-class players like Rapport, Abdusattorov, Sargissian, Jones and more. At the end of the Fritztrainer, you will find test positions that help you to reinforce the knowledge that you have gained by watching the videos. These test positions include Gukesh's wins over Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura. IM Sagar Shah sits together with Gukesh and asks him relevant questions that will help you gain a lot of critical insights. Video running time: 4 hours 14 min With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Model Games and Training with ChessBase apps - Play attacking positions against Fritz on various levels Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 2 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10/Windows 11, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible soundcard, Windows Media Player 11, DVD-ROM drive and internet connection for program activation

Calling all ambitious players who are up for improving their calculation skills! In Calculation Training – Sharpen Your Game! a total of 73 examples have been selected, the vast majority containing multiple questions, and more than 160 questions of varying difficulty. The course kicks off with some relatively simple tactics (max. 1-2 moves) featuring well-known tactical motifs discussed on earlier video courses of the Calculation Training series. But then the difficulty level increases! Short forcing variations must be calculated very precisely, and opponent’s errors need to be refuted. In ‘’Spot the Weakness’’, it helps to first determine which specific point needs to be targeted before looking at concrete moves. In the sections ‘’Defend’’ and ‘’Brainteasers’’ you will need a bit more time coming to the right conclusion, as even some of the World’s best players have failed to deliver! The material is based on recently played games, as well as unpublished games by the students of the author, so likely you will be as yet unfamiliar with most of the exercises. Thanks to the interactive format, the exercises are suitable for players of any level. Step by step, the viewer will be guided through all the examples, as advanced players are likely capable of visualising positions from afar, while newbies have the possibility to take a fresh look at every new question. Video running time: more than 5 hours (English) With interactive training including video feedback. Including download & stream for iPad, tablet etc: can be unlocked with imprinted key System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, DVD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 10 or 11 , DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, DVDROM drive and internet connection for program activation.