DOWNLOAD - Chessbase Training - The Catalan, An Opening Repertoire For Life Vol. 1

Unlock the full potential of the Open Catalan in this in-depth course designed for both aspiring and experienced players. In this volume, we dive deep into the various critical lines that arise after dxc4, examining Black‘s most popular and challenging setups, including 5...c5, 5...a6 with 6...b5, and the flexible Nc6. Each variation is thoroughly explored to give you a complete understanding of the positions you’ll face and how to navigate them.

This course goes beyond simple move memorisation. It’s packed with strategic insights and clear explanations of the key ideas and plans that guide the opening and transition into the middlegame. Whether Black chooses a solid setup, or an aggressive setup, you’ll be equipped with the tools to handle any response confidently.

• What sets this course apart is the interactive approach we offer to enhance your learning experience:
• Theoretical Videos: Learn the core strategies of the Open Catalan through clear and engaging explanations that break down even the most complex positions.
• In-depth Analysis: Dive into the nuances of each variation with detailed analysis that highlights both common traps and critical plans.
• Model Games: Study carefully selected games from top-level play to see how grandmasters employ these lines in practice.
• Practical Exercises: Reinforce your knowledge with carefully designed exercises that challenge your understanding and help you master the key ideas in each position.
• Annotated Files: Access detailed, annotated files to support your study and allow you to revisit key concepts at your own pace.

Whether you are new to the Catalan, or a seasoned player looking to refine your repertoire, this course is an indispensable resource. It provides a structured yet flexible approach, enabling you to adapt the opening to your style, whether you prefer dynamic or positional play.

Learn to not only respond to your opponent’s moves but also take control of the game with well-timed strategies and powerful plans. With the expertise and depth of analysis included in this course, you'll be able to transform your understanding of the Open Catalan and incorporate these powerful lines into your repertoire.

The product contains an activation key for:

• ChessBase training App (Download and installation for Windows and Mac)
• ChessBase-Books (Online version for web browsers)
• Video stream for iPad, tablet, PC etc. in the ChessBase video portal

Video running time: 9 hours 30 minutes

This is what is delivered:

• Fritztrainer for 4 platforms: App for Windows, App for Mac, ChessBase books and ChessBase Videostream
• Delivery as a download or by post (card with serial number)
• Video course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.
• Repertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)
• Interactive 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.
• All videos and additional tasks, tests and texts included in the CB books.
• Sample games as a ChessBase database.

That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:

• Videos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar
• Analysis engine can be switched on at any time
• Video pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation
• Input of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game
• Learn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).
• Active opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening.

Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!

• The database with all games and analyses can be opened directly.
• Games can be easily added to the opening reference.
• Direct evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board
• Your own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire
• Replay training
• LiveBook active
• All engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis
• Assisted Analysis
• Print notation and diagrams (for worksheets)
   

System requirements: 

Windows 10 or higher, Mac OS X (only download)

Windows 10 or higher
Minimum: Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, DirectX11, graphics card with 256 MB RAM, (DVD-ROM drive), Windows Media Player 9, ChessBase 14/Fritz 16 or included Reader and internet access for program activation. Recommended: PC Intel i5 (Quadcore), 4 GB RAM, Windows 10, DirectX11, graphics card with 512 MB RAM or more, 100% DirectX10-compatible sound card, Windows Media Player 11, (DVD-ROM drive) and internet access for program activation.

MacOSX
only available as download! Minimum: MacOS "Yosemite" 10.10