Description
A Super Grandmaster's
Guide to Openings, Vol.1: 1.e4 (Download)
by Anish Giri
Embarking on the journey of constructing an opening repertoire, wouldn't it be wonderful to gain insight into each opening from the perspective of a super GM? Such a perspective could greatly aid in comprehending the expansive realm of chess openings. This was precisely the inspiration behind the creation of "A Super grandmaster's Guide to Openings with Anish Giri."
In this video series, viewers are treated to the profound insights of GM Anish Giri, accompanied by IM Sagar Shah's insightful inquiries. Volume 1 delves into openings following 1.e4, encompassing a wide range including the Ruy Lopez, Italian, Petroff, Scotch, French, Sicilian, Caro Kann, Pirc, Modern, and more. Additionally, each video includes anecdotes shared by Anish, recounting his favorite games in each opening and the memories associated with them.
Accessing the thoughts of a player renowned as one of the foremost opening experts in the chess world is immensely valuable. Acquiring this video course promises to enhance one's understanding of chess openings and facilitate informed decision-making in building an opening repertoire. For those grappling with openings, this course serves as an ideal foundation for mastering the initial phase of the game.
- Video running time: 3 h 19 minutes
- Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire plus database with Games from Anish Giri
System Requirements: Windows 10 or higher, Mac OS X (only download).
Contents
- Introduction
- Fundamentals
- Ruy Lopez
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5
- Ruy Lopez
- Game Database
- Repertoire Training
- Description
- For White
- For Black
- Italian Game
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5
- Italian Game
- Game Database
- Repertoire Training
- For White
- For Black
- Petroff Defense
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6
- Petroff Defense
- Game Database
- Repertoire Training
- For White
- For Black
- Scotch Game
- 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4
- Scotch Game
- Game Database
- Repertoire Training
- For White
- For Black
- More Game Databases
- More Repertoire Training
- Sicilian Defense
- 1.e4 c5
- Sicilian Defense
- Game Databases
- Repertoire Training
- Najdorf for White
- Najdorf for Black
- Dragon for White
- Dragon for Black
- Scheveningen for White
- Scheveningen for Black
- Classical for White
- Classical for Black
- Sveshnikov/Kalashnikov for White
- Sveshnikov/Kalashnikov for Black
- Kan for White
- Kan for Black
- Closed for White
- Closed for Black
- Alapin for White
- Alapin for Black
- Rossolimo/Moscow for White
- Rossolimo/Moscow for Black
- French Defense
- 1.e4 e6
- French
- Game Database
- Repertoire Training
- Exchange for White
- Exchange for Black
- Advance for White
- Advance for Black
- Tarrasch for White
- Tarrasch for Black
- Winawer for White
- Winawer for Black
- Caro Kann Defense
- 1.e4 c6
- Caro Kann
- Game Database
- Repertoire Training
- Advance for White
- Advance for Black
- Main Line for White
- Main Line for Black
- Exchange for White
- Exchange for Black
- Alekhine/Scandinavian Defense
- 1.e4 Nf6/d5
- Alekhine/Scandinavian Defense
- Game Database Alekhine
- Game Database Scandinavian
- Repertoire Training
- Alekhine for White
- Alekhine for Black
- Scandinavian for White
- Scandinavian for Black
- Pirc/Modern/Philidor Defense
- 1.e4 d6/g6
- Pirc/Modern/Philidor Defense
- Game Database Pirc/Modern
- Game Database Philidor
- Repertoire Training
- Pirc/Modern for White
- Pirc/Modern for Black
- Philidor for White
- Philidor for Black
- Conclusion