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Counter the Grand Prix Attack!

Learn and in-depth counterattack to the grand prix

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Course Duration: 3h 15m

About the Course

Welcome to “Countering White’s Grand Prix Attack,” a specialized course designed to equip you with the strategies and knowledge needed to effectively counter this aggressive and popular opening choice by White. This course is ideal for players who want to develop a solid and reliable defense against the Grand Prix Attack.

What You’ll Learn
  • Understanding the Grand Prix Attack: Gain a thorough understanding of the key ideas, typical plans, and common traps of the Grand Prix Attack.
  • Effective Counter Strategies: Learn effective strategies to neutralize White’s aggressive setup, focusing on move-by-move plans and tactical responses.
  • Critical Variations and Sidelines: Explore critical variations and important sidelines, ensuring you are well-prepared for different scenarios you might face.
  • Exploiting White’s Weaknesses: Discover how to identify and exploit weaknesses in White’s position, turning their aggressive intentions against them.
  • Model Games: Analyze model games that showcase successful defensive strategies against the Grand Prix Attack, helping you understand the practical application of the concepts taught.
  • Dynamic Play: Master how to create dynamic counterplay and seize the initiative, forcing White into uncomfortable positions.
  • Solid Defense: Develop a solid and reliable defensive repertoire, enabling you to confidently handle the Grand Prix Attack in your games.

Course Content

Playing vs. The Grand Prix Closed Systems

  • Overview
    00:45
  • White’s Alternatives
    00:55
  • White plays 6. Nf3
    02:54
  • Model Game #1
    02:54
  • White plays 6. Nge2
    00:55
  • Model Game #2
    09:58
  • Model Game #3
    04:39
  • Model Game #4
    05:03
  • White plays 6. Be3
    02:42
  • Model Game #5
    05:09
  • Model Game #6
    03:53
  • White plays 6. f4
    03:03
  • White plays g4
    02:58
  • White plays 9. Be3
    00:50
  • Model Game #7
    04:52
  • Black plays 9…b6
    01:03
  • White plays 11. Rf2
    02:46
  • White plays 11. Re1
    04:18
  • White plays 2. g3
    02:25

White Plays 2. Nc6 & 3. f4 in the Grand Prix

White Plays f4 & 5. Bb5 in the Grand Prix

White Plays 2.f4 in the Grand Prix

Practie Set

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