The Catalan, an opening repertoire for life Vol.2 - Closed Catalan, Jan Werle (English)
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.
Video sample: Introduction
Video sample: 6.Bg2 0-0 7.0-0 Nbd7 8.Qc2 Sidelines More
VIDEO PREVIEW
CONTENTS
- 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.c4 d5 4.g3 - Introduction
- Introduction
- 4...Bd6 5.Bg2 0-0 6.0-0
- 4...Bd6 5.Bg2 0-0 6.0-0
- 6...h6
- 6...Nc6
- Model Game: Kramnik vs Bluebaum
- 6...c6
- 6...b6
- Analysis & Model Games
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4...Bb4+ 5.Bd2 - Sidelines
- 4...Bb4+ 5.Bd2 - Sidelines
- 5...c5
- 5...Qe7
- 5...Nc6 & 5...Qe7 6.Bg2 Nc6 & 5...a5 6.Bg2 0-0 7.Qc2 Nc6
- 5...a5
- Analysis & Model Games
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4...Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bxd2
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bxd2 6.Nbxd2
- 6...0-0
- 6...c6
- Analysis & Model Games
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bd6
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Bd6
- 6.Nc3 c6 7.Qc2 Nbd7 8.e4
- 6.Nc3 Nc6 7.Bg5
- 6.Nc3 0-0 7.Bg5 c6
- Model Game: Ding vs Topalov
- 6.Nc3 0-0 7.Bg5 Be7
- Analysis & Model Games
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4..Bb4+ 5. Bd2 Be7 - Sidelines
- 4..Bb4+ 5. Bd2 Be7 - Sidelines
- 6.Bg2 0-0 7.0-0 Nbd7 8.Qc2 Ne4
- 6.Bg2 0-0 7.0-0 Nbd7 8.Qc2 Sidelines
- Analysis
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 c6 7.0-0 0-0 8.Qc2 b6
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 c6 7.0-0 0-0 8.Qc2 b6
- 8....b6 9.Ne5 Bb7
- 8...b6 9.Ne5 Nfd7
- 8...b6 9.Ne5 Ba6
- Analysis
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 c6 7.0-0 0-0 8.Qc2 Nbd7
- 4...Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 c6 7.0-0 0-0 8.Qc2 Nbd7
- 8...Nbd7 9.Rc1 Ne4
- 8...Nbd7 9.Rc1 h6
- 8...Nbd7 9.Rc1 a5
- 8...Nbd7 9.Rc1 b6
- Model Game: Donchenko vs Akobian
- Model Game: Werle vs Naraynan
- Analysis & Model Games
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 c6 7.0-0 Nbd7
- 4..Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Be7 6.Bg2 c6 7.0-0 Nbd7
- 8.Qc2 Ne4 9.Ne1
- 8.Qc2 b6 9.a4 Ba6
- 8.Qc2 b6 9.a4 a5
- Analysis
- Repertoire Training
- Opening Trainer
- Exercises
- Database
- Outro
- Summary
PROPERTIES
| Language: | English |
| Level: | tournament player, professional |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Parameters
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2024 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Werle, Jan |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Level | Tournament player, Professional |
| Year | 2024 |
| Streaming | Yes |
| Author | Werle, Jan |
