A Complete Black Repertoire against 1.d4 by Robert Ris

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

Sample video

1. Introduction
2. QGA Main Line: 3.e4 e5
3. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 3.e4 e5
4. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.Qb3 Bb4+
5. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bxe6 fxe6
6. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bb5 Bc5 Minor Options
7. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bb5 Bc5 8.b4 Minor Options
8. 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6 6.0-0 Be6 7.Bb5 Bc5 8.b4
9. Move 4 Alternatives
10. 4.Nf3 exd4 Move 5 Alternatives
11. QGA 3rd Move Deviations
12. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4
13. 3.Nf3 Nf6 Intro and Qxb7
14. 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.e3 Bg4 5.Bxc4 e6 Main Ideas
15. 3.e3 e5 Intro and Minor Options
16. 3.e3 e5 4.Bxc4 Nc6 5.Nf3 e4
17. 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 Intro and Minor Options
18. 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 a6 5.e4 b5 6.e5 Nd5 7.a4 e6 Main Line
19. 3.Qa4+ and 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Qa4+ Ideas
20. Queen's Pawn Openings
21. 1.d4 d5
22. Trompovsky: 2.Bg5 f6!?
23. Colle System: 2Nf3 Nf6 3.e3 c5
24. Torre Attack: 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bg5 Ne4
25. London System: 2.Bf4 c5 and 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Bf4 c5
26. Veresov and Jobava System: 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5/Bf4
27. Blackmar Diemer Gambit: 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.f3 c5
28. Outro
29. Exercises 01-10
30. Exercise 01
31. Exercise 02
32. Exercise 03
33. Exercise 04
34. Exercise 05
35. Exercise 06
36. Exercise 07
37. Exercise 08
38. Exercise 09
39. Exercise 10
40. Exercises 11-20
41. Exercise 11
42. Exercise 12
43. Exercise 13
44. Exercise 14
45. Exercise 15
46. Exercise 16
47. Exercise 17
48. Exercise 18
49. Exercise 19
50. Exercise 20

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.