A Complete Black Repertoire against 1.d4, 1.Nf3 & 1.c4 by Robert Ris

These video courses feature a black repertoire against 1.d4, 1.Nf3 and 1.c4. The recommended variations are easy to learn and not difficult to remember, but also pose White serious challenges.

Video course 1

This video course offers you a complete, clear repertoire for Black against 1.d4, based on the Queen’s Gambit Accepted (1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4). By trading off the d-pawn, Black is aiming for an open game with free development for their pieces. Black doesn’t mind trading-off the central pawn, but rather is motivated to challenge White’s centre and grab their opponent by the throat! Besides covering all the critical lines after 1.d4 & 2.c4, popular systems such as the Trompovsky, London/Jobava System, Torre Attack, Colle System and Veresov are dealt with as well.

As against the main lines of the QGA, we are also treating these systems as actively as possible, looking for opportunities to seize the initiative. The video course is complemented by 20 exercises to test your knowledge, 10 positions to play-out to develop a better feeling for the type of positions, as well as a database with over 150 model games.

• Video running time: 7 hours (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Model games database & Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels

Video course 2

This video course offers you a complete, clear repertoire for Black against the moves 1.Nf3 and 1.c4. The recommended variations are easy to learn and not difficult to remember, but also pose White serious challenges. Against 1.Nf3 the plan is to respond with 1…d5 as Black is ready to return to the Queen’s Gambit Accepted in case White plays 2.d4 (see the other video course). In this part, all White's relevant alternatives (2.c4, 2.e3, 2.b3, 2.g3) are covered in depth.

Against the English Opening (1.c4 e5) the Grand Prix Attack with colours reversed (2...Nc6 & 3...f5) is an attractive weapon for club players and grandmasters alike, as it can be played against 2.Nc3 and 2.g3. In some lines, Black is about to launch a quick offensive against the white king, while in other cases a heated battle in the centre may be expected. The video course is complemented by 15 exercises to test your knowledge, 10 positions to play-out to develop a better feeling for the type of positions, as well as a database with around 150 model games.

• Video running time: 7 hours (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback

• Extra: Model games database & Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels

Sample video

1. DVD1
2. Introduction
3. QGA Main Line: 3.e4 e5
4. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4 e5
5. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.Qb3 Bb4+
6. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bxe6 fxe6
7. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bb5 Bc5 Minor Options
8. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bb5 Bc5 8.b4 Minor Options
9. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bb5 Bc5 8.b4
10. Move 4 Alternatives
11. 4.Nf3 exd4 Move 5 Alternatives
12. QGA 3rd Move Deviations
13. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4
14. 3.Nf3 Nf6 Intro and Qxb7
15. 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 Bg4 5.Bxc4 e6 Main Ideas
16. 3.e3 e5 Intro and Minor Options
17. 3.e3 e5 4.Bxc4 Nc6 5.Nf3 e4
18. 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 Intro and Minor Options
19. 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 a6 5.e4 b5 6.e5 Nd5 7.a4 e6 Main Line
20. 3.Qa4+ and 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Qa4+ Ideas
21. Queen's Pawn Openings
22. 1.d4 d5
23. Trompovsky: 2.Bg5 f6!?
24. Colle System: 2Nf3 Nf6 3.e3 c5
25. Torre Attack: 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bg5 Ne4
26. London System: 2.Bf4 c5 and 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4 c5
27. Veresov and Jobava System: 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5/Bf4
28. Blackmar Diemer Gambit: 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.f3 c5
29. Outro
30. Exercises 01-10
31. Exercise 01
32. Exercise 02
33. Exercise 03
34. Exercise 04
35. Exercise 05
36. Exercise 06
37. Exercise 07
38. Exercise 08
39. Exercise 09
40. Exercise 10
41. Exercises 11-20
42. Exercise 11
43. Exercise 12
44. Exercise 13
45. Exercise 14
46. Exercise 15
47. Exercise 16
48. Exercise 17
49. Exercise 18
50. Exercise 19
51. Exercise 20
52. DVD2
53. Introduction
54. 1.Nf3 d5
55. 1.Nf3 d5
56. 2.c4 d4 3.b4 c5 Sidelines
57. 2.c4 d4 3.b4 c5 Main Line
58. 2.c4 d4 3.e3 Nc6
59. 2.c4 d4 3.g3 Nc6 4.Bg2 e5 without d3
60. 2.c4 d4 3.d3 Nc6 4.Bg2 e5 5.g3
61. Ben-Oni Reversed: 2.e3 c5 3.c4 d4 4.exd4 cxd4 5.d3 Nc6 6.g3 e5
62. 2.e3 c5 3.b3 Nf6 4.Bb2 g6 5.c4 dxc4 6.Bxc4 Bg7 - g6 setup
63. 2.b3 c5 3.Bb2 f6
64. Reti: 2.g3 Nc6 Intro
65. Reti: 2.g3 Nc6 3.d4 Bf5 4.Bg2 Nb4 5.Na3 e6 Main Line
66. 1.c4 e5
67. 1.c4 e5
68. 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 f5 4.d4 e4 Alternatives on move 5
69. 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 f5 4.d4 e4 5.Ng5 Bb4
70. Grand Prix Attack with reversed colours: 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 f5 4.Bg2 Nf6 5.d3 Bb4
71. 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 f5 4.Bg2 Nf6 5.e3 e4
72. English Main Line - New Idea: 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.g3 f5 4.Nf3 Nf6 5.d4 e4
73. Outro
74. Exercises
75. Exercise 01
76. Exercise 02
77. Exercise 03
78. Exercise 04
79. Exercise 05
80. Exercise 06
81. Exercise 07
82. Exercise 08
83. Exercise 09
84. Exercise 10
85. Exercise 11
86. Exercise 12
87. Exercise 13
88. Exercise 14
89. Exercise 15

System requirements:

Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 / 8 or 10, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet connection for program activation