The Video Encyclopedia of Chess Openings Vol#4 – The Open Catalan – IM Robert Ris
The Open Catalan begins with the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 dxc4 5.Bg2. (See the diagram).
The Catalan Opening is one of those openings you really should have in your locker.
The Catalan takes the best bits of the Queen’s Gambit and Reti Opening to give you easy development, a sound position, and rich, creative play. It was used extensively by Vladimir Kramnik during his World Chess Championship matches.
Now IM Robert Ris has put together a new 3 hour course that teaches you how to get great positions with the Open Catalan.
Chapter Content:
Lesson 1 – Open Catalan with 7.dxc5
Lesson 2 – Open Catalan with 5…Bd7, 9…0-0-0
Lesson 3 – Open Catalan with 7.Na3 and 7.Ne5
Lesson 4 – Open Catalan with 7.Qa4
Lesson 5 – Open Catalan 5…Bd7, Move 6 Alternatives
Lesson 6 – Open Catalan with 5…Bd7, 9…Rd8
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ISBN
616348556160
Host
IM Robert Ris
Publication Date
Apr 21, 2020
Runtime
3 Hours
Hardware Requirements
Standard DVD Player
Region Lock
None - Playable Anywhere
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