The Catalan, an opening repertoire for life - Vol. 1

Unlock the full potential of the Open Catalan in this in-depth course designed for both aspiring and experienced players. In this volume, we dive deep into the various critical lines that arise after dxc4, examining Black's most popular and challenging setups, including 5...c5, 5...a6 with 6...b5, and the
flexible Nc6. Each variation is thoroughly explored to give you a complete understanding of the positions you'll face and how to navigate them.
- 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.
9 h 30 min video running time (English)
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GM Jan Werle is a professional chess trainer, coach and author. In 2008 he became EU-champion in Liverpool and reached his peak rating of 2607. Hereafter finished his law studies obtaining two master law degrees before he commenced with his job as a lawyer. However, his main passion, chess, prevailed and led to a comeback. He is, inter alia, giving chess lessons online to pupils worldwide, but also in schools.