Super-GM Alexander Grischuk is one of the best chess players of the 21st century because his style is universal and he performs extremely well under intense pressure. He is currently #5 in the world and rated 2785 FIDE, and is definitely considered one of the most dangerous players in the world.

What is it that makes Grischuk such a strong player? How can viewers learn what it is about his style of play that enables Grischuk to achieve consistent success against the very best players in the world? In this chess DVD Grandmaster Damian Lemos has deeply investigated several of Grischuk’s most impressive victories, explaining how viewers can learn from Grischuk’s versatile playing style. In particular, Grischuk tends to open with 1. e4 so this chess DVD is going to focus more on openings like the Sicilian Defense and the French Defense, as Grandmaster Lemos will explain a few extremely aggressive systems that Grischuk employs with the white pieces.