New: The Catalan, an opening repertoire for life Vol.2 - Closed Catalan by Jan Werle
Take your understanding of the Closed Catalan to the next level with this comprehensive second volume, focusing on the rich and solid positions that arise in this dynamic opening. This course is designed to provide a deep and well-rounded grasp of the strategic nuances and transitions into the middlegame and endgame – essential for any serious chess player looking to refine their repertoire. Grab this new Fritztrainer if you have not got it yet. Now you can study chess on any device, either via streaming or on ChessBase Book. Photo: ChessBase
The Catalan, an opening repertoire for life Vol.2 - Closed Catalan
In this volume, we move beyond rote memorization and focus on the ideas and strategies that make the Closed Catalan such a powerful weapon. You’ll learn not only which moves to play but also why these moves work and how to adapt them to your specific style and opponent. Whether it’s understanding which piece setups excel in different pawn structures or mastering the transition from the opening to a dominant middlegame, this course gives you the insight and flexibility you need to outmaneuver your opponents.
Key Features of the Course:
• Theoretical Videos: Learn the core strategies of the Closed Catalan through clear and engaging explanations that break down even the most complex positions.
• In-depth Analysis: Each variation is thoroughly dissected to ensure you understand the underlying tactics and long-term plans for both sides.
• Practical Exercises: Reinforce your knowledge with carefully designed exercises that challenge your understanding and help you master the key ideas in each position.
• Model games: Study expertly annotated games that demonstrate how top players approach the Closed Catalan, showcasing successful strategies from the opening all the way to victory in the endgame.
• Annotated Files: Access detailed, annotated files to support your study and allow you to revisit key concepts at your own pace.
What sets this course apart is its holistic approach to learning the Closed Catalan. You won’t just be memorizing a sequence of moves; instead, you’ll be absorbing key strategic concepts that will give you a deeper, more intuitive feel for the positions that arise. You’ll know exactly where your pieces excel in different pawn structures and how to transition smoothly from the opening into a dominant middlegame—and, if necessary, into an endgame that keeps the pressure on your opponent. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to tighten the strategic screws on your opponents, catching them off guard with this powerful opening. This is more than just an opening course—it’s a complete strategic toolkit that equips you to master the Closed Catalan at every phase of the game. Start mastering the Closed Catalan today and transform your chess with this essential resource for serious players!
• Video running time: 7 hours
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
Streaming
ChessBase Book, iPad, Tablet, any computer or smartphone
About Jan Werle
GM Jan Werle is a professional chess trainer, coach and author. In 2008, he became EU-champion in Liverpool and reached his peak rating of 2607. Hereafter finished his law studies obtaining two master law degrees (civil and commercial law) before he commenced with his job as a lawyer. However, his main passion, chess, prevailed and led to a comeback. He is, inter alia, giving chess lessons online to pupils worldwide (werlechessschool@hotmail.com), but also in schools. He enjoys to help and teach his students and to watch them improve. He combines the teaching with the playing of tournaments, keeping up his own level.
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