The Scotch Game by Svitlana Demchenko

The Scotch Game by Svitlana Demchenko

The Scotch Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4) is a great repertoire addition for any player looking for a solid yet active opening, which relies more on understanding rather than pure memorization. The popularity of the Scotch rose exponentially after Garry Kasparov employed it in the World Championship match against Anatoly Karpov in 1990, and the opening has stayed in style ever since. In modern times, the Scotch Game can sometimes be seen at top level from such players as Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Ian Nepomniachtchi, all having overwhelmingly positive scores with it. Besides in-depth theory and exciting tactical exercises in the Scotch Game, this video course also includes a bonus section on the Scotch Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Bc4), a lively variation often leading to very dynamic positions.

• Video running time: 5 hours 50 minutes (English)
• With interactive training including video feedback
• Extra: Training with ChessBase apps - Memorize the opening repertoire and play key positions against Fritz on various levels
• Database with model games

Sample video

1. Introduction
2. Sidelines
3. 3rd and 4th Move Sidelines
4. 4...Qf6/Bb4
5. 4...Bb4
6. 4...Qf6
7. Main Line 4...Nf6
8. 5.Nxc6 bxc6 6.e5 Qe7 7.Qe2 Nd5 8.c4 Ba6 9.b3 g6 10.f4 d6
9. 10...Bg7
10. Sidelines
11. Sidelines 4...Nf6
12. 5.Nxc6 bxc6 6.e5 Qe7 7.Qe2 Nd5 8.c4 Ba6 9.b3 - Setup 1: Immediate central attack 9...f6
13. Setup 2: Knight retreat 9...Nb6
14. Setup 3: The agressive 9...Qh4
15. Setup 4: The quick 9...0-0-0
16. Setup 5: The daring 9...g5
17. 4...Bc5
18. Introduction and 5.Nb3 Bb6 6.Nc3 Nf6
19. 6...Nge7
20. 6...Qf6
21. 6...d6 Main Line
22. 4.Bc4 - Scotch Gambit
23. Introduction
24. 4...Bb4 and Sidelines
25. 4...Bc5 Part 1
26. 4...Bc5 Part 2
27. 4...Nf6 Main Line
28. Model Games
29. Introduction
30. Kasparov - Karpov
31. Model Games
32. Tactics
33. Introduction
34. Exercise 1
35. Exercise 2
36. Exercise 3
37. Exercise 4
38. Exercise 5
39. Exercise 6
40. Exercise 7
41. Exercise 8
42. Exercise 9
43. Exercise 10
44. Exercise 11
45. Exercise 12

System requirements: Minimum: Pentium III 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, Windows 7, DirectX9 graphic card with 256 MB RAM, Windows Media Player 9 and internet connection for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel Core i7, 2.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, Windows 7 / 8 or 10, DirectX10 graphic card (or compatible) with 512 MB RAM or better, 100% DirectX10 compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11 and internet connection for program activation.