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Play the Tarrasch Defense

IM Mateusz Bobula

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Take on the Queen's Gambit with the fighting Tarrasch Defense!

Tired of trying to draw against the Queen's Gambit? If you are looking for an active answer against 1.d4, 1.c4 or 1.Nf3 you should watch the course that explains the most important ideas of the Tarrasch Defense. IM Mat Bobula is an expert on the opening and demonstrates one of the most dynamic ways to meet the Queen's Gambit in a thorough 10 part series. Start playing the Tarrasch Defense today!

Here is what you will learn:

Get active play against the Queen's Gambit!
Learn from the games of the great Garry Kasparov!
Learn the thematic tactics and strategies based on your dynamic isolated d-pawn.
Learn how to handle every serious attempt for White that's popular at the GM or club level!

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Learn to Play the Tarrasch Defense: Introduction

If you play queen's pawn openings for either Black or White, you need to know the Tarrasch Defense. In this introduction, find out the basic ideas in this opening that has gained in popularity.

9 min

5 Erşik

Learn to Play the Tarrasch Defense: Main Line

The Tarrasch Defense is a complex opening, but you can learn the main line with this lesson. Find out how to play the critical position after White plays Bg5.

15 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Main Line With 9.dxc5

If you've followed the Tarrasch lessons so far, you know that it's a serious opening with many important variations. In this video, learn how to play the main line with the exchange of pawns on c5.

9 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Lines With e3

Continue our lesson series on the complex but fascinating Tarrasch Defense. This video examines the most classical lines, where White plays e3.

14 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Early Dark-Square Bishop Development

As you understand more about the Tarrasch in this deep lesson series, watch this video to learn about lines where the dark-square bishop develops quickly out of the starting gate.

8 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Advancing The Isolated Pawn

In any serious chess opening, the isolated pawn can be both a weakness and a strong point for an attack. Learn how to play the Tarrasch when the isolated pawn starts marching up the board.

13 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Attack With Your Pieces

For your next in-depth lesson on the Tarrasch Defense, learn how to activate the power of your pieces in this opening system. Is there any greater chess openings authority than the legendary Garry Kasparov? Watch how Kasparov maneuvered his pieces in the Tarrasch.

10 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Traps And Tactics

Whenever you learn an opening, you need to know the common traps and tactics that arise from the position. In this review of the Tarrasch, find out what you need to look out for as you add the opening to your repertoire.

13 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Karpov vs Kasparov

The Tarrasch Defense is a heavyweight opening used at the highest levels. Learn from this crucial game in the 1984 world chess championship between two of the greatest to ever play the game.

13 min

5 Erşik

Learn To Play The Tarrasch Defense: Seirawan vs Kasparov

How did Garry Kasparov, one of the greatest chess players ever, use the Tarrasch Defense to crush another chess legend, Yasser Seirawan? Find out how Kasparov transitioned from the opening to a winning endgame in this lesson.

12 min

5 Erşik

Play the Tarrasch Defense

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