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The Catalan, an opening repertoire for life Vol.1 - Open Catalan
Jan Werle
€ 49,90
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Dominate the Open Catalan: Unlock key strategies and dynamic plans for a lifetime repertoire!

This course goes beyond simple move memorisation. It’s packed with strategic insights and clear explanations of the key ideas and plans that guide the opening and transition into the middlegame. Whether Black chooses a solid setup, or an aggressive setup, you’ll be equipped with the tools to handle any response confidently.

What sets this course apart is the interactive approach we offer to enhance your learning experience:
• Theoretical Videos: Learn the core strategies of the Open Catalan through clear and engaging explanations that break down even the most complex positions.
• In-depth Analysis: Dive into the nuances of each variation with detailed analysis that highlights both common traps and critical plans.
• Model Games: Study carefully selected games from top-level play to see how grandmasters employ these lines in practice.
• Practical Exercises: Reinforce your knowledge with carefully designed exercises that challenge your understanding and help you master the key ideas in each position.
• Annotated Files: Access detailed, annotated files to support your study and allow you to revisit key concepts at your own pace.

Whether you are new to the Catalan, or a seasoned player looking to refine your repertoire, this course is an indispensable resource. It provides a structured yet flexible approach, enabling you to adapt the opening to your style, whether you prefer dynamic or positional play.

Learn to not only respond to your opponent’s moves but also take control of the game with well-timed strategies and powerful plans. With the expertise and depth of analysis included in this course, you'll be able to transform your understanding of the Open Catalan and incorporate these powerful lines into your repertoire.

  • Video running time: 9 hours 30 minutes

Contents

1
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.g3 - Introduction
2
Introduction
3
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 a6
4
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 a6
5
6.0-0 b5
6
6.0-0 b5 In-depth analysis
7
6.0-0 Nc6 7.e3 Rb8
8
7.e3 Bd7 8.Qe2 b5 9.b3 cxb3 10.axb3 Be7
9
7.e3 Bd7 8.Qe2 b5 9.b3 cxb3 10.axb3 Bd6
10
7.e3 Bd7 8.Qe2 Bd6
11
Analysis & Model Games
12
Repertoire Training
13
Opening Trainer
14
Exercises
15
Database
16
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 c5
17
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 c5
18
6.0-0 Nc6 7.dxc5 Qxd1 8.Rxd1 Bxc5 9.Nbd2 c3 10.bxc3 Bd7
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6.0-0 Nc6 7.dxc5 Qxd1 8.Rxd1 Bxc5 9.Nbd2 c3 10.bxc3 0-0
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10...0-0 11.Nb3 Be7 12.Nfd4 Bd7 In-depth analysis
21
10...0-0 11.Nb3 Be7 12.Nfd4 Nxd4 In-depth analysis
22
Analysis & Model Games
23
Repertoire Training
24
Opening Trainer
25
Exercises
26
Database
27
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 Bb4+
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4...dxc4 5.Bg2 Bb4+
29
6.Bd2 a5
30
6.Bd2 a5 In-depth analysis
31
6.Bd2 c5
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6.Bd2 c5 In-depth analysis
33
Model Game 6.Bd2 c5: Handler vs Baum
34
6.Bd2 Be7
35
Analysis & Model Games
36
Opening Trainer
37
Exercises
38
Database
39
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 Nc6
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4...dxc4 5.Bg2 Nc6
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6.Qa4 Nd7
42
6.Qa4 Bb4+ - Sidelines
43
7.Bd2 Nd5 8.Bxb4 Ndxb4 9.0-0 Rb8 10.Na3 0-0
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7.Bd2 Nd5 8.Bxb4 Ndxb4 9.0-0 Rb8 10.Na3 0-0 In-depth analysis
45
Model Game: Bosiocic vs Sanikidze
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7.Bd2 Nd5 8.Bxb4 Ndxb4 9.0-0 Rb8 10.Na3 a6
47
Analysis & Model Games
48
Repertoire Training
49
Opening Trainer
50
Exercises
51
Database
52
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 c6
53
4...dxc4 5.Bg2 c6
54
6.Ne5 c5/Bb4+
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6.Ne5 b5
56
Analysis & Model Games
57
Repertoire Training
58
Opening Trainer
59
Exercises
60
Database
61
4...Be7 5.Bg2 0-0 6.0-0 dxc4 7.Qc2 - Sidelines
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4...Be7 5.Bg2 0-0 6.0-0 dxc4 7.Qc2 - Sidelines
63
Sidelines
64
7...b5
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7...b5 In-depth analysis
66
7...b6
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7...b6 in-depth analysis
68
7...c6
69
Analysis & Model Games
70
Repertoire Training
71
Opening Trainer
72
Exercises
73
Database
74
4...Be7 5.Bg2 0-0 6.0-0 dxc4 7.Qc2 a6
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4...Be7 5.Bg2 0-0 6.0-0 dxc4 7.Qc2 a6
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8.a4 Nc6
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8.a4 Nc6 in-depth analysis
78
8.a4 Nbd7 in-depth analysis
79
8.a4 c5
80
8.a4 c5 in-depth analysis
81
8.a4 b6
82
8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 a5
83
8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 a5 in-depth analysis
84
8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 Nbd7
85
8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 Nbd7 in-depth analysis
86
8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 Bd5
87
8.a4 Bd7 9.Qxc4 Bc6 10.Bg5 Bd5 in-depth analysis
88
Model Game: Deac vs Grischuk
89
Model Game: Tkachiev vs Piket
90
Analysis & Model Games
91
Repertoire Training
92
Description
93
8th move alternatives
94
8...Bd7
95
Exercises
96
Database
97
Outro
98
Summary
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