Fritz Trainer: Tarrasch Defence w/Nigel Davies

The Tarrasch Defence (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5) is an excellent choice for Black — especially for club players — offering the kind of free, active piece play that is missing from many other defences against 1.d4. It was a great favourite of World Champions Boris Spassky and Garry Kasparov, not to mention its originator, Dr. Siegbert Tarrasch himself.

One of the Tarrasch's many practical advantages is its versatility: it can also be used effectively against the English Opening and the Réti. In this Fritz Trainer course, GM Nigel Davies introduces the key plans and ideas for Black, showing how to react to all of White's major variations and setups. Armed with this material, you'll be able to play the Tarrasch with confidence at any level.

• Video running time: 3 hours 50 minutes
• Also covers: English Opening & Réti transpositions
• Champions who played it: Spassky, Kasparov, Tarrasch
• Instructor: GM Nigel Davies
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download