Fritz Trainer: Tricks & traps vol 1, 1.e4 Openings w/Davies

Tricks and traps — especially in the opening — are a dangerous reality of competitive chess. Knowing them is essential if you want to be the hunter rather than the victim. In this Fritz Trainer course, GM Nigel Davies presents a wide variety of tricks and traps arising after 1.e4, broken down into clear categories and covering all of Black's main defences.

Alongside the classics, Davies reveals little-known ploys and explains the psychology behind why certain traps succeed — insights that will sharpen your game well beyond the opening. Players of every level will find something valuable here.

• Video running time: 3 hours 49 minutes
• Coverage: All major Black defences after 1.e4
• Includes: Classic traps, rare ploys & psychological insights
• Instructor: GM Nigel Davies
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download