Fritz Trainer: Tricks & Traps 3, Flank Openings w/Davies

Flank Openings — the English, Réti, Larsen's Opening (1.b3), and the Bird (1.f4) — may look quiet, but they're full of hidden dangers for the unprepared. In this Fritz Trainer course, GM Nigel Davies presents thematic tricks and traps across all major flank systems, broken down into clear categories for easy study.

Unlike pure tactical traps, Davies also highlights the positional traps unique to flank openings — subtle missteps that lead to miserable positions without any obvious blunder. He explains the psychology behind why each trap is likely to succeed, giving you insights that improve your overall chess thinking, not just your opening knowledge.

• Video running time: 4 hours
• Coverage: English, Réti, Larsen's Opening (1.b3), Bird (1.f4)
• Includes: Tactical traps, positional traps & psychological insights
• Instructor: GM Nigel Davies
• Format: Fritz Trainer Digital Download