Jobava London - Opening Theory

 

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Free Resources for the Jobava London


Delve into the intricacies of the Jobava London with our comprehensive archive of articles, video lessons, and interactive studies. 

Perfect your attacking plans and discover hidden tactical opportunities!

Looking to expand your chess opening repertoire with  an opening known for its sharp tactics and attacking potential. Look no further than the Rapport-Jobava London System!

 This exciting opening variation builds upon the solid foundations of the London System, adding an extra punch for players who enjoy attacking chess.

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 c5 4.Nc3 cxd4 5.exd4 Nc6 6.Qd2 Bf5 7.O-O-O

Sub-varient Queen Pawn - Chigoran Variation

 => 3. Bg5 Richter-Veresov

=> 3. Bf4 Jobava London.

Small Part of ECO D00

Bishop's Bounty London Opening Page

Bishop's Bounty Anti-London Page

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BOOKS & Courses (Free)

Jobava London Chessable Courses (FREE)

• Short & Sweet: The Jobava London System - 20 Trainable Variations w/ 60 Min Video - GM Simon Williams
  
  
• Short & Sweet: Jobava London - 29 Trainable Variations w/ 60 Min Video - GM Hans Niemann

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Jobava London Chess Articles

• Handleing the Jobava London - GM Nigel Davies 
  
  
• The Jobava London: White’s Best Chess Opening for Beginners? - easychesstips.com - w/ 2 Embedded Simon Williams Videos
  
  
• The Jobava London - A Fascinating Chess Opening - MyChessTutor - Learn the ins and outs of the Jobava London System, an aggressive and flexible chess opening, to surprise your opponents and control the game early on.

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Jobava London LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.

• The Jobava London System - 8 Chapter Interactive Study (280 Hearts)
  
  
• Jobava's Jobava London System Games - 24 Chapter Study of his Games - 24 of Jobava's games w/ analysis
  
  
• The Jobava London Theory: - 13 Chapter Study (190 Hearts) - Theory behind different move orders against Black.
  
  
• Learn the Jobava London - 13 Chapter Interactive Study - Interactive study teaching different Rules for moves black plays.
  
  
• Tactics in the Jobava London System - 10 Chapters - 10 Model games w/ detailed analysis of each. (100 hearts)

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Jobava London Video Lessons

Playlists

• Tactics in the Jobava London System you should know - 6 Video Playlist ( 2hr )
  
  
• Jobava London System - 8 Video playlist - Hanging Pawns
  
  
• Jobava London  - 7 Video playlist - FM James Canty III
  
  
• Tactics in the Jobava London System you should know - 6 Video Playlist

Basics of Jobava London (1.d4 2.Nc3 3.Bf4) with Daniel Naroditsky - 68 Min - Chessbase India - IM Sagar Shah learns the basics of this opening from Daniel Naroditsky and this can be an introduction if you are interested to start playing this opening. Jobava London: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 50 Min - A lecture on the Jobava London System, Finegold discusses the system’s key features, including the combination of Bishop F4 with Knight C3, and contrasts it with the traditional London System. He emphasizes the Jobava London’s aggressive nature, favoring players who excel in tactics and non-theoretical positions.

1000s Can Learn the Aggressive Jobava London!! - 57 Min - GM Nakamura - shows you how to implement the aggressive and crowd-pleasing Jobava London in your chess repertoire.

GM Denes Boros (Almost 4hr worth of Videos)

• Explaining the Rapport-Jobava concept - 2.5hr - in-depth explanation of the Rapport-Jobava system in chess, focusing on its principles, strategies, and tactical ideas
  
  
• Introducing the Rapport-Jobava System | Grandmaster's Choice - GM Denes Boros - 55 Min - explains the system’s origins, key ideas, and demonstrates its effectiveness through game analysis.
  
  
• Winning Quickly with The Rapport-Jobava System! - GM Denes Boros - 13 Min - shares some brand new concepts and ideas of his own in the Rapport-Jobava system!
  
  

Learn the Jobava London (Complete Guide - Ideas, Theory, and Game Examples) - 16 Min - ChessGeek - complete guide on the Jobava London System! the opening moves, main ideas and key strategies for both white and black. We'll also examine a range of typical plans and tactical motifs that arise in this opening, and provide tips and tricks for navigating the position.

Jobava London: everything you need to know - 54 Min - IM Banzea - 7 Games w/ analysis

London MasterClass (Jobava Variation) 47 MIN IM Banzea - a Comprehensive guide on playing the London System against the King’s Indian and Grunfeld defenses in chess. It begins by explaining the Jobava London setup and why it’s specifically effective against kingside fianchetto structures. Delves into various lines and responses, highlighting the importance of pawn structure, piece placement, and strategic planning.

Jobava London System | Chess Traps | ChessMaster2000 - 15 Min


GM Simon Williams 

• Learn the Jobava London System Opening with ...d5 in five simple stages. Part One. - 20 min GM Simon Williams
• Learn the Jobava London System Opening with ...g6 in five simple stages. Part Two. - 22 Min GM Simon Williams
• Live Lesson with YayBjorn. The Jobava- London System - 2 hr
• Live Lesson with YayBjorn. The Jobava- London System - Part Two - 2 hr
• Live Lesson with Bjorn. The Jobava London System - Part Three - 1.5 hr

Battling The Jovbava London
 (Black Systems & Games)

• Fighting Annoying Jobava London System!! - 18 Min - Im Miodrag Pernunovic
• Fighting Annoying Jobava London System!! - 19 Min IM Perunovic
• How to beat the Jobava London System EASILY - 25 Min - Jozarov's Chess Channel
• How to Beat the Accelerated London System (Nc3 Jobava-London Preparation) - 17 min
• CRUSH the Jobava London by falling into a trap ON PURPOSE!! - 34 min - FM Graif
• Beating the Jobava London System! | Countering Naroditsky/Bortnyk + GingerGM’s Recommendations - 58 Min - Garudapura
• Hans Niemann's FAVOURITE Opening Completely DESTROYED! - Niemann vs Artemiev - Jobava London System - 17 Min - Jozarov's Chess Channel
• Alireza Firouzja Battles the Jobava London System! - 9 Min
• GOODBYE Jobava London! 3... a6 DEEP GM-Analysis - 29 Min - GM Jesper Thybo (New)
• Beat the Jobava London with the Pirc/Modern Defense - 16 Min

Jobava London Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Jobava London - 13 Video playlist - Chessbase India

Attacking with the Jobava London - 35 Min IM Eric Rosen
Jobava London System as played by the World Champ! - 10 Min
Tactics in the Jobava London System you should know. #1 Jobava vs Quparadze - 26 Min
Jobava London by Magnus! What a Game! | Carlsen vs Xiong | - 23 Min
Strategy in the Jobava London | Standard Chess #293 - 48 Min IM Bartholomew
My Most Brilliant Rapport-Jobava Game - 7 Min GM Denes Boros

Opening Basics #42: Jobava attack - 46 Min (Analysis of 4 of Jobava's Games)

IM Alex Banzea

• Jobava London Rating Climb - 23 Video Playlist - Over 10 Hrs
  
• Jobava London Made Simple- 16 Video Playlist - Games w/ Lessons
  
  
• Win in 10 moves with the Jobava London System | by International Master -  68 Min
  
• Free Rating Trap | Jobava London ONLY Rating Climb - 23 Min
  
• Beginner’s WORST NIGHTMARE | Jobava London ONLY Rating Climb - 25 Min
  
• Key Patterns & Strategy | Jobava London ONLY Rating Climb - 35 Min
  
• 0:04 / 0:30 This rare idea makes the Jobava London unstoppable - 60 MIn

GM Simon Williams (Games)

• Longer Chess Games #41 Climbing the 2500 mountain - A Typical Trick in the  'Jobava-London System' - 8 Min
  
• Longer Chess Games #48 The Jobava London System in Action - 40 Min 
  
• Longer Chess Games #49 The Jobava London System - What to do against an early ...Bf5 - 40 Min
  
• Longer Chess Games #63 The Jobava London System - A Common Trap - 56 Min
  
• Chess Speed Run 50: The Jobava London System is a Killer! - 17 Min - we look at some typical mistakes that players make around the 2000+ level

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