New: Sipke Ernst: A practical repertoire for the positional player after 1.d4 Vol. 1-3
Are you tired of facing long engine lines and well-known theoretical complications? Then I have something interesting for you. In this video course, I will show you a repertoire after 1.d4 that aims to be practical and well-suited for the positional player. I give promising mainlines for white against all black’s main replies to 1.d4 that are engine-proof, easy to learn and can be played almost instantly. Moreover, if black deviates, then white obtains a promising initiative and black will have to suffer an unpleasant defence. The newest Fritztrainer series from our beloved chess coach Sipke Ernst is here! Three volumes with hours, and hours of comprehensive insights about 1.d4, and all its positional continuations, by the Dutch Grandmaster. Photo: ChessBase
Sipke Ernst: A practical repertoire for the positional player after 1.d4 Vol. 1 – 3
I give promising mainlines for white against all black’s main replies to 1.d4 that are engine-proof, easy to learn and can be played almost instantly. Moreover, if black deviates, then white obtains a promising initiative and black will have to suffer an unpleasant defence.

Vol.1: 1….d5

In this Volume we’ll examine 1.d4 d5. We go for 2.c4 and I will give you everything you need to know to face openings such as the Queen’s Gambit Declined, Queen’s Gambit Accepted, the Chigorin, the Slav; Semi and Triangle Slav, the Tarrasch and Semi-Tarrasch and various other minor lines that can occur after move 2. Moreover, you’ll get to practice the repertoire shown in the Opening trainer, which will help you memorise the moves you need to play. Let your journey into the world of 1.d4 start now!
• Video running time: 6 hours 50 minutes
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Buy Vol.1 - 1...d5
Vol.2 – 1…Nf6

In this Volume we’ll examine 1.d4 Nf6. We go for 2.c4 and I’ll give you everything you need to know to face openings such as the King’s Indian, Queen’s Indian, Nimzo Indian, the Benko Gambit, the Benoni and the Grunfeld Defence and various other minor lines that can occur after move 2. Moreover, you’ll get to practice the repertoire shown in the Opening trainer which will help you memorise the moves you need to play. Let your journey into the world of 1.d4 start now!
• Video running time: 5 h 50 min
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Buy Vol. 2: 1...Nf6
Vol.3 – Other Lines

In this Volume we’ll examine all other ways to face 1.d4. I will give you everything you need to know to face openings such as the Black Knights Tango, 1… d6, the Dutch Defence, the English Defence, the Modern Defence, setups with c5 and various other minor lines that can occur after move 1. Moreover, you’ll get to practice the repertoire shown in the Opening trainer which will help you memorise the moves you need to play. Let your journey into the world of 1.d4 start now!
• Video running time: 6 h 50 min
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Training with ChessBase apps – Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
Buy Vol.3 - Other Lines
Bundle Offer: Sipke Ernst: A practical repertoire for the positional player after 1.d4 - Vol. 1-3 - ₹3184.82
System requirements
Minimum:
Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, Windows 8.1 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, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet access for program activation.
MacOSX
Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10
About Sipke Ernst

GM Sipke Ernst (Born 1979) is a Dutch Grandmaster and FIDE Trainer, who has been a member of the Dutch National Team. His peak Elo is 2606.
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