Foxy 172: The Killer Scotch for Tournament Players, Part 1

Killer Scotch for Tournament Players (Part 1): Early Black Alternatives

Kasparov played the Scotch as a surprise weapon in his World Championship match with Anatoly Karpov and has never lost with it. Soon GMs began adopting the Scotch Game as a viable alternative to the Ruy Lopez, Italian Game and Bishop's Opening. Leading experts on the Scotch started playing it after getting crushed over the board. The entire set offers 12 hours of content on 3 videos!

Part 1: Early Black Alternatives

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 (Philidor Defense)
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 d6 (Steinitz Ruy)
3...Nf6, 3...Nxd4, 3...d5, 3...Qf6, 3...f6

Chess Video Run-time: 4 hours

GM Ron Henley
GM Ron Henley is the author of several books and over 30 videos. This 3 video set features Henley teaching a deadly and complete opening system for White. If Black plays correctly White gets a comfortable game with winning chances; if Black plays incorrectly then White will get a crushing attack. There are over 100 games presented from top Grandmasters - including Kasparov - plus GM Henley and his students. You will be well prepared for anything Black has to offer in the venerable Scotch Game. Many of these encounters are quick wins that are easy to follow, and so these videos are for all levels of p