The smooth Scandinavian Defence with 3...Qd8 by Robert Ris

Are you looking for a simple, easy-to-learn repertoire against 1.e4? Then the Scandinavian with 3…Qd8 is yours! After 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 the retreat 3…Qd8 leads to a very solid type position for Black. At the expense of two tempi, the pawn structure has been defined, and hence a clear developing plan can be made for our minor pieces. The first goal is to get the light-squared bishop out to g4, then placing the pawns on c6 and e6. Now Black has a rock-solid setup and good chances to build up pressure against White’s pawn on d4 and/or use the d5-square as an outpost for any of their pieces.

This video course offers you a complete Black repertoire with 1.e4 d5. Covering all the critical attempts for White to punish Black’s provocative approach, as well as all the relevant minor options on move 2 and 3 for White. The emphasis is on understanding the ensuing middlegames and endgames. In the interactive part (20 exercises with multiple questions) you’ll get a chance to apply some concrete theoretical knowledge, as well as test your understanding of typical positions arising from this opening. After studying all the material, you will likely get a position that you are more familiar with than your opponent!

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

Sample video

1. Introduction
2. 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bc4 a6
3. 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd8 4.d4 Nf6 5.Bc4 a6
4. Pawn on a4
5. Allowing b7-b5
6. 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 Bg4
7. 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd8 4.d4 Nf6 5.Nf3 Bg4
8. Introduction
9. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Qd3
10. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Be3 e6 9.0-0-0 Bb4
11. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Be3 e6 9.0-0-0 Bb4 - c4 plans
12. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Be3 e6 9th move alternatives with 0-0-0
13. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Be3 e6 9th move alternatives with 0-0
14. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Ne2
15. 6.h3 Bxf3 7.Qxf3 c6 8.Bf4 & 8.g4
16. 4th move Sidelines
17. 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5 3.Nc3 Qd8
18. 4.Bc4 delaying d2-d4
19. 4.g3
20. 3.Nf3 & Sidelines
21. 1.e4 d5 2.exd5 Qxd5
22. 3.Nf3 - Introduction
23. 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.Be2 Nc6 5.d4 0-0-0 6.Be3
24. 3.Nf3 Bg4 4.Be2 Nc6 5.d4 0-0-0 6.c4
25. 3rd move alternatives
26. 2nd move alternatives
27. Outro
28. Exercises 01-10
29. Description
30. Exercise 1
31. Exercise 2
32. Exercise 3
33. Exercise 4
34. Exercise 5
35. Exercise 6
36. Exercise 7
37. Exercise 8
38. Exercise 9
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: Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X (only download)