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Our mission is to help club players build a powerful opening repertoire in order to successfully compete in the tournaments ― applying innovative methods developed and taught by Boris Avrukh 

Our mission is to help club players build a powerful opening repertoire in order to successfully compete in the tournaments ― applying innovative methods developed and taught by Boris Avrukh 

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The best Black Openings against 1.d4 - Queens Gambit Accepted

2024/01/29

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It looks like chess players can easily choose what to play against 1.e4. Meanwhile, many struggle to pick up his opening vs 1.d4. I decided to answer this question. My choice is Queens Gambit Accepted! I believe it's powerful and reliable at the same time. It's also the easiest opening to learn. In this file you will get an incredibly detailed analysis (482 novelties!) of the best opening for Black vs 1.d4 move. It will be Lifetime repertoire that will work for many years. My file is suitable for 1600 level and all the way to GM as I explain in the video.
Level - Advanced players

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O'Kelly Sicilian 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 a6!?

2023/12/09

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Sicilian O'Kelly variation appears to be a very nice playable line for Black, which can be not only "a surprising weapon", but also something you can play on regular basis. There are 285 novelties/improvements in my file! In my opinion it fits a wide range of players starting from ambitious 1600 players and all the way to titled one's.
Level - Advanced players

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QGD Repertoire for Black

2023/10/08

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In this massive file you will find Black QGD repertoire vs White 1.d4 2.c4 . I believe it's both reliable and aggressive and you will be offered 404 novelties/improvements! There is a full coverage against Catalan, Exchanged variation of QGD and all other move orders besides 3.Nc3 4.Nf3 move order. On this site you can fine Modern Vienna file in case you are interested.
Level - Advanced players

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Solution for Black against Reti Opening

2023/05/30

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Many players have been struggling to find comfortable set-up against Reti Opening (1.Nf3 d5 2.g3). My proposal to follow footsteps of German Grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum. I like the flexibility of Black set-up.
Level - Novices

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Solution for Black against Reti Opening

2023/05/30

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Many players have been struggling to find comfortable set-up against Reti Opening (1.Nf3 d5 2.g3). My proposal to follow footsteps of German Grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum. I like the flexibility of Black set-up.
Level - Club players

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Solution for Black against Reti Opening

2023/05/30

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Many players have been struggling to find comfortable set-up against Reti Opening (1.Nf3 d5 2.g3). My proposal to follow footsteps of German Grandmaster Matthias Bluebaum. I like the flexibility of Black set-up.
Level - Title seekers

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Modern Vienna Black repertoire

2023/05/30

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Modern Vienna is Black latest word in 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 d5 4.Nc3 move order. This variation offers very complex middlegame fight with many positional features. Overall it offers very exciting double-edged game.
Level - Advanced players

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Practical Rapport variation

2023/01/02

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Tired of studying massive theory of Ruy Lopez, Italian, or Scotch? How about getting playable positions against 1.e4 e5 with relatively new approach of Super GM Richard Rapport? Since this idea is still fresh, it might be also an excellent surprising weapon!
Level - Novices

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Practical Rapport variation

2023/01/02

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Tired of studying massive theory of Ruy Lopez, Italian, or Scotch? How about getting playable positions against 1.e4 e5 with relatively new approach of Super GM Richard Rapport? Since this idea is still fresh, it might be also an excellent surprising weapon!
Level - Club players

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Practical Rapport variation

2023/01/02

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Tired of studying massive theory of Ruy Lopez, Italian, or Scotch? How about getting playable positions against 1.e4 e5 with relatively new approach of Super GM Richard Rapport? Since this idea is still fresh, it might be also an excellent surprising weapon!
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Surprising Nihal Sarin variation

2023/01/02

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It appears that after classical move order 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 besides well-established moves Black can play 3...h6! Recently this continuation has been successfully used by Indian prodigy Nihal Sarin. Do you want to avoid heavy theory while surprising your opponent with rare variation? It might be an idea for you.
Level - Novices

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Surprising Nihal Sarin variation

2023/01/02

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It appears that after classical move order 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 besides well-established moves Black can play 3...h6! Recently this continuation has been successfully used by Indian prodigy Nihal Sarin. Do you want to avoid heavy theory while surprising your opponent with rare variation? It might be an idea for you.
Level - Club players

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Surprising Nihal Sarin variation

2023/01/02

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It appears that after classical move order 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 besides well-established moves Black can play 3...h6! Recently this continuation has been successfully used by Indian prodigy Nihal Sarin. Do you want to avoid heavy theory while surprising your opponent with rare variation? It might be an idea for you.
Level - Title seekers

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Full Black repertoire against Giuoco Piano

2022/11/02

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In this file you will find Black full repertoire against 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 opening, which is nowadays White top choice at almost every level. After 3...Nf6 the file covers 4.Ng5 -two knights variation; 4.d3 Slow Italian , where I have an interesting solution 4...d5!?; 4.d4 Scotch Gambit and finally pretty harmless 4.Nc3.
Level - Novices

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Full Black repertoire against Giuoco Piano

2022/11/01

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In this file you will find Black full repertoire against 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 opening, which is nowadays White top choice at almost every level. After 3...Nf6 the file covers 4.Ng5 -two knights variation; 4.d3 Slow Italian , where I have an interesting solution 4...d5!?; 4.d4 Scotch Gambit and finally pretty harmless 4.Nc3.
Level - Club players

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Full Black repertoire against Giuoco Piano

2022/11/01

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In this file you will find Black full repertoire against 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 opening, which is nowadays White top choice at almost every level. After 3...Nf6 the file covers 4.Ng5 -two knights variation; 4.d3 Slow Italian , where I have an interesting solution 4...d5!?; 4.d4 Scotch Gambit and finally pretty harmless 4.Nc3.
Level - Title seekers

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Sicilian sidelines both parts

2022/10/24

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This file combines Sicilian sidelines part 1 and part 2. Here you can find coverage of most popular Sicilian sidelines (besides 2.c3 which has separate file on my web page) , most of deviations from 2.Nf3 , Closed Sicilian , Grand Prix , Smith-Morra Gambit and trendy 2.Nc3 d6 3 d4 .
Level - Title seekers

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Aggressive Black repertoire against Italian

2022/10/24

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Very ambitious Black repertoire vs Italian, which includes 3...Nf6 4. Ng5 variation , as well as Scotch Gambit 4. d4 and finally "Slow Italian" 4. d3 h6!?
Level - Title seekers

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Two knights 5...b5 works!

2022/10/24

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When we encounter the most popular White opening against 1.e4 e5 Giuoco Piano, or so called Italian the majority of players prefer 3...Bc5. I am pretty sure that there will be many players, who would prefer to have Black bishop on e7, or avoid some of the White alternatives to slow Italian ( set-up with d3). It can be achieved through 3...Nf6 move order, but not everyone like to study 4.Ng5 line and all complicated positions, which are happening after 4...d5 5.exd5 Na5 6.Bb5 c6 7.dxc6 bxc6 etc , which you can already find on my web page. Therefore I believe it would be a great news for Black players to know that 5...b5 is viable alternative to well-established theory.
Level - Title seekers

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Two knights 5...b5 works!

2022/10/12

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When we encounter the most popular White opening against 1.e4 e5 Giuoco Piano, or so called Italian the majority of players prefer 3...Bc5. I am pretty sure that there will be many players, who would prefer to have Black bishop on e7, or avoid some of the White alternatives to slow Italian ( set-up with d3). It can be achieved through 3...Nf6 move order, but not everyone like to study 4.Ng5 line and all complicated positions, which are happening after 4...d5 5.exd5 Na5 6.Bb5 c6 7.dxc6 bxc6 etc , which you can already find on my web page. Therefore I believe it would be a great news for Black players to know that 5...b5 is viable alternative to well-established theory.
Level - Novices

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Two knights 5...b5 works!

2022/10/12

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When we encounter the most popular White opening against 1.e4 e5 Giuoco Piano, or so called Italian the majority of players prefer 3...Bc5. I am pretty sure that there will be many players, who would prefer to have Black bishop on e7, or avoid some of the White alternatives to slow Italian ( set-up with d3). It can be achieved through 3...Nf6 move order, but not everyone like to study 4.Ng5 line and all complicated positions, which are happening after 4...d5 5.exd5 Na5 6.Bb5 c6 7.dxc6 bxc6 etc , which you can already find on my web page. Therefore I believe it would be a great news for Black players to know that 5...b5 is viable alternative to well-established theory.
Level - Club players

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Practical solution against Sicilian Najdorf

2021/11/11

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Relatively simple White repertoire against Najdorf. Lately trendy line thanks to the efforts of Elite Russian Grandmasters Sergey Karjakin and Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Level - Title seekers

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White powerful repertoire against Budapest Gambit and 1...e5

2021/10/18

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This file covers White solution against Budapest Gambit ( not my book line) and 1...e5?!
Level - Novices

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White powerful repertoire against Budapest Gambit and 1...e5

2021/10/18

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This file covers White solution against Budapest Gambit ( not my book line) and 1...e5?!
Level - Club players

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White powerful repertoire against Budapest Gambit and 1...e5

2021/10/18

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This file covers White solution against Budapest Gambit ( not my book line) and 1...e5?!
Level - Title seekers

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Sicilian sidelines part 2

2021/10/18

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This file covers Smith-Morra Gambit, Closed Sicilian 2.Nc3 3.g3 , Grand Prix attack and trendy 2.Nc3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4
Level - Novices

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Sicilian sidelines part 2

2021/10/18

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This file covers Smith-Morra Gambit, Closed Sicilian 2.Nc3 3.g3 , Grand Prix attack and trendy 2.Nc3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4
Level - Club players

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Sicilian sidelines part 2

2021/10/18

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This file covers Smith-Morra Gambit, Closed Sicilian 2.Nc3 3.g3 , Grand Prix attack and trendy 2.Nc3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Qxd4
Level - Title seekers

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Breyer repertoire for Black vs Ruy Lopez

2020/07/14

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Full comprehensive Breyer repertoire for Black against Main line of Ruy Lopez.
Level - Club players

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Breyer repertoire for Black vs Ruy Lopez

2020/07/14

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Full comprehensive Breyer repertoire for Black against Main line of Ruy Lopez.
Level - Title seekers

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Black repertoire against Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3

2020/07/14

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Black challenging repertoire against Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3 vs Sicilian. My choice is 3...d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5.d4 g6!? In my opinion a good choice when you are looking for double-edged play with Black.
Level - Novices

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Black repertoire against Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3

2020/07/14

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Black challenging repertoire against Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3 vs Sicilian. My choice is 3...d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5.d4 g6!? In my opinion a good choice when you are looking for double-edged play with Black.
Level - Club players

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Black repertoire against Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3

2020/07/14

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Black challenging repertoire against Alapin 1.e4 c5 2.c3 vs Sicilian. My choice is 3...d5 4. exd5 Qxd5 5.d4 g6!? In my opinion a good choice when you are looking for double-edged play with Black.
Level - Title seekers

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Aggressive Black repertoire against Italian

2020/07/14

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Very ambitious Black repertoire vs Italian, which includes 3...Nf6 4. Ng5 variation , as well as Scotch Gambit 4. d4 and finally "Slow Italian" 4. d3 h6!?
Level - Club players

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Black challenging repertoire vs London system.

2020/07/14

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Black challenging repertoire against very popular London system. 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3.e3 c5! The system works for both 1.d4 d5 and 1.d4 Nf6 players
Level - Novices

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Black challenging repertoire vs London system.

2020/07/14

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Black challenging repertoire against very popular London system. 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3.e3 c5! The system works for both 1.d4 d5 and 1.d4 Nf6 players
Level - Club players

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Black challenging repertoire vs London system.

2020/07/14

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Black challenging repertoire against very popular London system. 1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Nf6 3.e3 c5! The system works for both 1.d4 d5 and 1.d4 Nf6 players
Level - Title seekers

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Aggressive Black repertoire against Italian

2020/07/14

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Very ambitious Black repertoire vs Italian, which includes 3...Nf6 4. Ng5 variation , as well as Scotch Gambit 4. d4 and finally "Slow Italian" 4. d3 h6!?
Level - Novices

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Benoni 7.f4! for White

2020/07/14

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Very aggressive response to straight Benoni move order, which I believe poses Black serious problems according to current theory.
Level - Novices

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Benoni 7.f4! for White

2020/07/14

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Very aggressive response to straight Benoni move order, which I believe poses Black serious problems according to current theory.
Level - Club players

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Benoni 7.f4! for White

2020/07/14

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Very aggressive response to straight Benoni move order, which I believe poses Black serious problems according to current theory.
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Black fianchetto repertoire vs London System

2020/07/14

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Powerful fianchetto repertoire for Black vs London System. The examined variation mostly fits KID and Grunfeld players.
Level - Novices

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Black fianchetto repertoire vs London System

2020/07/14

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Powerful fianchetto repertoire for Black vs London System. The examined variation mostly fits KID and Grunfeld players.
Level - Club players

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Black fianchetto repertoire vs London System

2020/07/14

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Powerful fianchetto repertoire for Black vs London System. The examined variation mostly fits KID and Grunfeld players.
Level - Title seekers

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Sicilian sideline part 1

2020/07/14

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In this file I will examine seven different White 2nd moves deviating from 2. Nf3 . In all those line White obviously avoids Open Sicilian. To my great surprise many Sicilian players find it uncomfortable to face sidelines, while always very happy to play Open Sicilian. The main purpose of this video and my files is to give you confidence in encountering these variations.
Level - Novices

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Sicilian sideline part 1

2020/07/14

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In this file I will examine seven different White 2nd moves deviating from 2. Nf3 . In all those line White obviously avoids Open Sicilian. To my great surprise many Sicilian players find it uncomfortable to face sidelines, while always very happy to play Open Sicilian. The main purpose of this video and my files is to give you confidence in encountering these variations.
Level - Title seekers

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Sicilian sideline part 1

2020/07/14

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In this file I will examine seven different White 2nd moves deviating from 2. Nf3 . In all those line White obviously avoids Open Sicilian. To my great surprise many Sicilian players find it uncomfortable to face sidelines, while always very happy to play Open Sicilian. The main purpose of this video and my files is to give you confidence in encountering these variations.
Level - Club players