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The Ultimate Scotch Gambit - A Repertoire for Aggressive and Positional Players - Chess Opening Training Software Download
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The Ultimate Scotch Gambit - A Repertoire for Aggressive and Positional Players
by Nico Zwirs
The Scotch Gambit is a favourite at club level, offering a rich blend of attacking and positional ideas. Whether you prefer sharp tactical battles, or a more controlled strategic approach, this video course gives you everything you need to master this dynamic opening.
Why Choose the Scotch Gambit?
✅ Versatile & Unpredictable – Choose between super-sharp attacking lines, or more positional alternatives, tailored to your playing style.
✅ Comprehensive Coverage – Learn how to fight against all of Black’s responses, with fresh updates and multiple options for White.
✅ Innovative Ideas – Even in well-known lines, Zwirs has uncovered new concepts to keep your play ahead of the competition.
✅ Modern & Classic Approaches – Some lines remain as strong as they were a decade ago, but new developments demand fresh strategies—all covered here!
Key Highlight – Beating 5…Ne4!
The Scotch Gambit remains a hot battleground, with Black constantly refining their defences. One critical line is 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Bc4 Nf6 5.e5 Ne4, where Zwirs introduces cutting-edge ideas to counter Black’s setup effectively.
Who Should Get This Course?
? 1.e4 Players looking for a dynamic, aggressive opening.
? Scotch Gambit enthusiasts, eager to refresh their repertoire with modern updates.
? Players of All Styles – Whether you like tactical fireworks or controlled play, this course gives you the flexibility to choose your approach.
If you're looking to revamp your opening repertoire and surprise your opponents with powerful, modern ideas, The Ultimate Scotch Gambit is the perfect choice. Start dominating the board today!
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Video running time: 3 hours 52 minutes
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Contents
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Bc4 - Introduction
4...Nf6 5.e5
5...Ne4 and 5...Ng4
5...d5 6.Bb5 Nd7
5...d5 6.Bb5 Ne4 7.Nxe4 Bd7
5...d5 6.Bb5 Ne4 7.Nxe4 Bc5 8.Be3 0-0
5...d5 6.Bb5 Ne4 7.Nxe4 Bc5 8.Be3 Bd7
Repertoire Training
4...Nf6
Practice Positions
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
4...Bc5 5.c3
4...Bc5 5.c3 Nf6 6.e5
Sidelines
6...d5 7.Bb5 Ne4 8.cxd4 Bb6 9.Nc3 0-0 10.Be3 Bg4 11.h3 Bh5 12.Qc2
12...Bg6
12...Nxc3
12...Ba5
12th move alternatives
Repertoire Training
4...Bc5
Practice Positions
Position 1
Position 2
Position 3
Position 4
Position 5
Position 6
4th move sidelines
Sidelines
4...Bb4+ 5.c3 dxc3 6.0-0 cxb2/Nge7
4...Bb4+ 5.c3 dxc3 6.0-0 Nf6/d6
4...d6
4...g6
Zwirs vs Oratovsky
Repertoire Training
