New: Tim Wall: Countering the Ruy Lopez with the fighting Modern Steinitz
The Modern Steinitz (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 d6!?) is an uncompromising counterattacking weapon that lets Black put White under pressure from the very start. With this course, you’ll master two sharp and dynamic approaches: the swashbuckling Siesta Variation (5.c3 f5!) and the fiery Fishing Pole Attack (5.0-0 Bg4 6 h3 h5!). Grab this Fritztrainer and increase your arsenal in Ruy Lopez/Spanish Opening. Now you can stream on any device and also study it in the ChessBase Book format with videos along with your usual option of download and install. Photo: ChessBase
Countering the Ruy Lopez with the fighting Modern Steinitz by Tim Wall
The Anti-Spanish Inquisition
The course offers twin repertoires—Attacking and Positional—allowing you to switch strategies based on the situation. The Attacking Repertoire dives straight into aggressive King’s Gambit-style assaults and h-file attacks, turning the tables on Ruy Lopez players. Meanwhile, the Positional Repertoire takes the game into Pirc/King’s Indian-like positions, depriving White of their usual attacking chances. Key Lines:
• Attacking Repertoire: Siesta Variation (5 c3 f5!) & Fishing Pole Attack (5 0-0 Bg4 6 h3 h5!)
• Positional Repertoire: Smyslov Variation (5 c3 Bd7 / 5 0-0 Bd7)
Each chapter focuses on Model Illustrative Games to demonstrate plans and tactics into the middlegame and endgame. Plus, test your skills with 10 Tactical and Positional Exercises to perfect your understanding. With these weapons in your arsenal, you’ll strike fear into the hearts of Ruy Lopez players!
Extensive training content and interactive exercises in ChessBase Books:
Video sample: Introduction
Video sample: 5.d4
Replay critical positions, solve exercises & find the key moves, test your knowledge with the opening trainer.
• Video running time: 9 hours
System requirements
Minimum:
Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, DirectX11, 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 graphic card with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet connection for program activation.
MacOSX
Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10
Streaming
ChessBase Book, iPad, Tablet, any computer or smartphone
About Tim Wall
Tim Wall, FIDE Trainer & Master, is a dedicated chess advocate and coach from Newcastle. A Forest Hall Chess Club mentor, he inspires juniors and leads teams in the Northumberland League. Organizer of the Northumbria Masters, he combines decades of playing, teaching, and writing to promote chess, believing in its power to foster growth and community.
