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Rock Solid with the Queen's Indian Defence by Leon Mendonca

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Rock Solid with the Queen's Indian Defence by Leon Mendonca

The Queen’s Indian Defence is a well-known opening for black and has remained popular and mainstream at the top level for well over a century. It has the reputation of being solid and was used as a main weapon against 1.d4 by many strong players during the 1970s, including the ex-World Champion Anatoly Karpov. Openings like the Queen’s Indian will never be refuted and can be used throughout one’s chess career. Personally, I have had great results with the Queen’s Indian and I continue to use it often.

Reading sample - Intro

Reading sample - Sidelines 4.e3/Bg5

In this video course we’ll have a look at the Queen’s Indian after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6. We’ll explore the ins and outs of the possible White setups against this rock-solid opening. Instead of learning forcing lines, the Queen’s Indian is about plans and ideas which make it easy to remember. Let’s deep dive into what I consider to be the most solid lines, and be prepared to play The Queen’s Indian in your own games!

Video running time: 4 hours 20 minutes (English)
World-class analyses
Extra: Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels

This is what is delivered:

Fritztrainer App for Windows and Mac
Available as download
Video course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.
Repertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)
Interactive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations.
Sample games as a ChessBase database.
New: many Fritztrainer now also available as stream in the ChessBase video portal!

That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:

Videos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar
Analysis engine can be switched on at any time
Video pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation
Input of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game
Learn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).
Active opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening.

Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!

The database with all games and analyses can be opened directly.
Games can be easily added to the opening reference.
Direct evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board
Your own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire
Replay training
LiveBook active
All engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis
Assisted Analysis
Print notation and diagrams (for worksheets)

Sample video

Introduction
4th move alternatives
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6
4.e3 & 4.Bg5
4.Nc3
4.Bf4
4.a3
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.a3 Bb7
5th move alternatives
5.Nc3 d5 - 6th move alternatives
5.Nc3 d5 6.cxd5 Nxd5 - Main Line
4.g3
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 b6 4.g3 Ba6
5.Qb3
5.Nbd2
5.Qa4
5.Qc2 - solid lines
5.Qc2 - pawn sacrifice
5.b3
Exercises
Description
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
Exercise 9
Exercise 10
Repertoire Training
Description
Sidelines
Sidelines - 4.Nc3
Sidelines - 4.Bf4
4.a3 - 5th move Sidelines
4.a3 Bb7 5.Nc3 d5 - 6th move Sidelines
4.a3 Bb7 5.Nc3 d5 6.cxd5 Nxd5
4.g3 Ba6 5.Qb3
4.g3 Ba6 5.Nbd2 Bb7
4.g3 Ba6 5.Qa4 Bb7
4.g3 Ba6 5.Qc2 Bb7 - pawn sacrifice
4.g3 Ba6 5.Qc2 Bb7 - solid lines
4.g3 Ba6 5.b3
Practice Positions
Description
Position 1 - Sidelines
Position 2 - Sidelines
Position 3 - Sidelines
Position 4 - 4.a3
Position 5 - 4.a3
Position 6 - 4.a3
Position 7 - 4.g3
Position 8 - 4.g3
Position 9 - 4.g3
Position 10 - 4.g3
Position 11 - 4.g3
Bonus
Analysis
Model Games

System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 8.1, 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 10 or 11 , 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.

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It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a grandmaster at chess. This store has something for every chess lover.

Rock Solid with the Queen's Indian Defence by Leon Mendonca

Rock Solid with the Queen's Indian Defence by Leon Mendonca

This is what is delivered:

That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:

Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!

Sample video

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