Winning with 1...d6, Part 1  The first of two videos on systems with 1...d6, this one based on the flexible Czech System (1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 c6). The Czech System introduces a fascinating area of opening play, where with well-timed...

Trompowski Success: 1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5 (Video) GM Julian Hodgson's original ideas have come to the forefront as the new main lines of the Trompowski Attack (1.d4 Nf6 2.Bg5). He explores the surprise weapons and attacking formations that have garnered...

The Pseudo-Trompowski Opening (Video) A complete repertoire for White with 1.d4. The tentacles of the Trompowski now reach out to 1...d5, keeping those Slav and Queen's Gambit players off balance. Independent theory developed by super...

The Trompowski Attack - Main Line (Video) Red-hot material for those who enjoy original and attacking lines. GM Julian Hodgson continues to terrorize super-GM's with his own Trompowski theory. Here he gives away his secrets in the critical main line 1...

The Trompowski Attack  A survey of the modern Trompowski. GM James Plaskett assesses the development of theory in this system and explains new plans that the top players are now adopting. His favorite variations frequently involve gambit play by...

The Nimzo-Indian Defense (Video) GM Chris Ward is a major expert in the Nimzo-Indian Defense, and he pinpoints Black's zippiest options against all the White systems. Plenty of hard counter-punching and Chris Ward's own secrets. Watch out for his...

The Sicilian Defense, Najdorf Variation (Video) Get on board the Cadillac of Sicilians with GM Nigel Davies - and without having to learn reams of theory. The best defense to 1.e4 as played by Fischer and Kasparov! Following 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4...

The "Modern" Modern Defense GM David Norwood has personally pioneered novel ideas and move orders in the Modern Defense which trick opponents into unfamiliar territory. He outlines an aggressive repertoire involving an early ...c6. Throughout the...

The Modern Benoni Defense Benoni expert GM Chris Ward reveals plenty of secret home preparation as he presents Black's best lines after 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5. There's nothing quite like the high stakes Benoni to knock 1.d4 players off-balance. The perfect...

The French Defense, McCutcheon Variation This is a repertoire for Black. Forget those over-analyzed lines of the Winawer and Classical French that are now at virtual saturation point. Today's treatment of the McCutcheon (1.e4 e6 2.d5 d5 3.Nc3 Nf6...

The Dutch Defense, Leningrad Variation A first rate choice for those who want an uncompromising defense against both 1.d4 and the flank openings (1.Nf3, 1.c4, etc.). IM Andrew Martin recommends the Leningrad Dutch with ...f5 and ...g6, which is...

English Opening: The Kramnik-Shirov Counterattack (Video) The Kramnik-Shirov variation of the English Opening is initiated by 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Bb4!, a counter-attack which has hit the headlines following its use by chess superstars Vladimir Kramnik and...

The King's Indian Defense, Part 2 (Video) On this DVD, IM Andrew Martin presents an ultra-modern and aggressive repertoire for Black that sidesteps the over-analyzed lines. By following these recommendations Black can secure all the dynamic advantages...

The King's Indian Defense, Part 1 (Video) On this video, IM Andrew Martin presents an ultra-modern and aggressive repertoire for Black that sidesteps the over-analyzed main variations. By following these recommendations Black can secure all the dynamic...

The King's Gambit by Andrew Martin Surprise your opponents with the ultra-dangerous 1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Bc4!, the King's Bishop Gambit. GM Morozevich has brought this system back into the limelight and used it to crush World Championship...

The Grunfeld Defense Repertoire for Black against 1.d4. How to play this aggressive opening with a minimum of theoretical knowledge. A favorite of no less than five World Champions!   GM Nigel Davies presents an original, easy to learn...

The French Defense, Part 2 In the second of his two videos on the French, GM Daniel King takes a more detailed look at 3.Nd2 and 3.Nc3. Against each move King recommends his own favorite systems and in addition reveals secret weapons employed by his...

The French Defense, Part 1 These videos present a complete system for Black against 1.e4. French Defense expert GM Daniel King considers the Advance Variation (3.e5), the Exchange Variation (3.exd5), the King's Indian Attack (2.d3), and recommends a...

The f4 Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (Video) GM James Plaskett, 75 minutes The f4 Sicilian, or Grand Prix Attack, is a particularly dangerous weapon against the Sicilian, which GM James Plaskett has used to launch blistering attacks against many of his...

Time Saving Chess Tips  Busy chess players don't always make the most of their limited chess study time. On this all-new Foxy Openings video, IM and FIDE Senior Trainer Andrew Martin gives you some key tips to help you improve! Just because...