Fritz Trainer: ABC of Chess Openings w/ Andrew Martin

Fritz Trainer: ABC of Chess Openings w/ Andrew MartinEvery Opening Category. One Complete Survey. For Players of All Levels. IM Andrew Martin explores the full landscape of chess openings broken down logically into Open Games, Semi Open Games, Closed and Semi Closed Games, and Flank and Irregular Openings. For each category, he explains what to look for, how to play it, and what the key ideas are illustrated with recent, thematic master games. What's Covered (6h 24min total): Open Games the principles

Every Opening Category. One Complete Survey. For Players of All Levels.

IM Andrew Martin explores the full landscape of chess openings — broken down logically into Open Games, Semi-Open Games, Closed and Semi-Closed Games, and Flank and Irregular Openings. For each category, he explains what to look for, how to play it, and what the key ideas are — illustrated with recent, thematic master games.

What's Covered (6h 24min total):

• Open Games — the principles and key systems after 1.e4 e5
• Semi-Open Games — Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, and more
• Closed and Semi-Closed Games — 1.d4 systems and Indian defences
• Flank and Irregular Openings — English, Réti, and beyond
• General opening principles — how to play the opening correctly at any level
• Repertoire suggestions for White using 1.e4 — to get average players started immediately
• 2009 update included: 1h 15min of modern novelties and new ideas

Strong players will enjoy the investigations into excellent modern novelties. Beginners and average players will pick up a wide range of practical ideas. There is something here for everyone.

The complete opening survey. Every category covered. 6h 24min. The ideal starting point for any player.