Fritz Trainer: ABC of Chess Openings w/ Andrew Martin

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.