New: Ivan Sokolov: Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.10 - Caro-Kann Advance Variation
Ivan Sokolov's long awaited "Understanding Middlegame Strategies" continues! The dutch Grandmaster and star coach released nine volumes before this on various topics - Dynamic Pawns, Practical Play, Hedgehog, Dynamic Pawn Structures, Sicilian Rossolimo and Maroczy Structures, Ruy Lopez Structures, Dynamic Catalan, French Winawer, French Tarrasch and now on Caro-Kann Advance variation. You can also get Vol.1 to 9 if you have not got the earlier volumes. So grab these Fritztrainers and increase your middlegame strategical understanding right away from one of the strongest elite players and also the trainer of many successful elites. Photo: ChessBase
Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.10 - Caro-Kann Advance Variation
Looking to outplay the Caro-Kann as White? This course dives deep into effective plans and ideas to challenge one of Black’s most solid defences. With objective insights, this course also provides valuable knowledge for Black players, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the Caro-Kann from both sides of the board.
But understanding an opening doesn't stop at memorising theory. It's crucial to grasp the ideas and structures connected to the opening moves. Knowing how to apply these concepts, and recognising mistakes from your opponent can give you a critical edge in the middlegame—a key component to transforming an opening advantage into a winning position. We cover a variety of responses for White, including 4.Nf3, 4.c4, 4.h4, 4.Nd2, 4.Be3, and 4.Nc3. Instead of focusing on a rigid repertoire, the course presents key games, important strategic ideas, and opening knowledge to equip you with the essential tools to outmanoeuvre your opponents.
Key Highlights:
• Aggressive and Tactical Lines: Learn how White can create dynamic, aggressive opportunities to put early pressure on Black. Tactical awareness is crucial, and this course emphasises how to spot and capitalise on key moments.
• Computer-Assisted Preparation: With modern computer analysis, you’ll explore cutting-edge ideas and fine-tuned moves that will give you a competitive edge. One tempo can be enough, so understanding how to exploit them can be the difference between winning and losing.
• Dynamic Play & Attack: Designed for players who thrive in attacking positions. Dynamic players, like Gukesh and Abdusattorov, will gain the most from the strategies and insights presented, allowing them to sharpen their aggressive play and capitalise on tactical opportunities.
Whether you're a dynamic player looking to master aggressive strategies or a Caro-Kann player wanting to know what you're up against, this course will provide you with the insights needed to succeed. Start learning now and take your Caro-Kann understanding to the next level!
• Video running time: 7 hours 19 minutes
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System Requirements
Minimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, Windows 10 or higher, DirectX 11 graphics card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation.
Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX11, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet access for program activation.
Mac OSX
Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10
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About Ivan Sokolov
Ivan Sokolov is a Dutch chess Grandmaster and author of popular chess books. He was Yugoslav champion in 1988 and Dutch champion in 1995 and 1998. For more than two decades he has been one of the elite players and has beaten many of the strongest players in the world.
