{"product_id":"understanding-middlegame-strategy-vol-13-reversed-colour-systems-grunfeld-dutch-by-ivan-sokolov","title":"Understanding Middlegame Strategy Vol 13: Reversed Colour Systems – Grünfeld \u0026 Dutch by Ivan Sokolov","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Middlegame Strategy Vol 13: Reversed Colour Systems – Grünfeld \u0026amp; Dutch by Ivan Sokolov\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this video course, Grandmaster Ivan Sokolov explores one of the most intriguing and under-examined areas of modern chess: reversed opening systems, focusing on the Reversed Grünfeld and the Reversed Dutch. At first glance, these two systems seem unrelated. However, they share a common strategic challenge: the value of tempi, structure, and psychology when familiar openings are played with colours reversed. Drawing on his long professional experience, Sokolov explains why these positions are far more subtle than they appear and why traditional engine evaluations often fail to capture their true complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree sample video:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.chessbase.com\/perma\/c\/697392ac273449d7a73e1253\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree sample video:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/books.chessbase.com\/perma\/c\/697392ad273449d7a73e125e\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLarsen’s b4 Plan vs Reversed Stonewall Setups: Larsen - Spassky\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"DivDescription\" class=\"col-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Reversed Dutch, Sokolov examines 1.f4 from both a practical and strategic perspective. He discusses why many players of the Dutch are uncomfortable facing these structures as Black, how gambit-like positions can arise very early, and why human judgment is often more important than concrete engine lines. Using top-level examples - including games involving Magnus Carlsen - he evaluates whether White’s extra tempo is truly meaningful, or if Black can achieve a fully playable game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course then moves to the Reversed Grünfeld, where Sokolov analyses two major setups: classical Grünfeld structures with colours reversed, and more flexible versions arising from English-type move orders. Through detailed game analysis, he shows how Black can neutralise White’s extra tempi; why these positions are especially tricky to handle; and where practical chances for improvement still exist - particularly for White players trying to press for an advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the course, the emphasis is on middlegame understanding, not memorisation. Sokolov highlights key plans, typical piece placements, psychological factors, and long-term strategic goals, making this course highly valuable for players who either face these reversed systems or want to employ them confidently themselves. This is an insightful and practical guide to a fascinating strategic battlefield that every serious tournament player should understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is what is delivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ReiterText\" id=\"Reiter1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFritztrainer App for Windows and Mac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as download or on DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample games as a ChessBase database.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emany Fritztrainer now also available as stream in the ChessBase video portal!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ReiterText\" id=\"Reiter2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis engine can be switched on at any time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. 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