The Dynamic Catalan: An Ambitious Opening Repertoire for White

Overview

Roman’s Lab DVD Series – Vol 74

The Catalan is a very sharp sophisticated positional opening that gives white a Reverse Grunfeld Position with an extra tempo. White plays d4 and c4 and fianchettoes the white bishop on g2.On this DVD G.M. Roman, G.M. Eugene Perslystein,and Computer Chess Champion Rybka bring you improve lines and Novelties in this opening repertoire for White.The Catalan is played on the highest level because of the initative white gets out of the opening. If you like playing an opening that gives active play and great winning chances The Catalan is for you.1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2The Catalan opening can be considered to be White adopting a combination of the Queens Gambit and R_ti Opening: White plays d4 and c4 and fianchettoes the white bishop on g2. A common opening sequence is 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.g3 d5 4.Bg2, though the opening can arise from a large number of move orders.

On this DVD G.M. Roman along with G.M. Eugene Perelshteyn and World Computer Champion Rybka will bring you new lines, secrets and novelties. Former two time U.S. Champion & Russian Champion World Open Winner, Writer & Teacher Former Chess Coach & Trainer for World Champions Gary Kasparov & Anatoly Karpov

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