The Bogo-Indian Defense - A Treasure Trove of Learning Resources - E11

 

Bogo Indian Defense Resources

Feeling predictable with your Black openings? Want to surprise your opponent and take control of the center from the get-go? Look no further than the Bogo-Indian Defense!

This dynamic opening throws your opponent off-balance with its aggressive play for Black. Here's what you can expect:

• Unleash a powerful and flexible opening: The Bogo-Indian offers a solid foundation against 1.d4 while adapting to various playing styles.
• Dominate the center and dictate the tempo: Fight for central control from the early moves and keep your opponent on their toes.
• Unlock a treasure trove of FREE resources: Master the Bogo-Indian Defense without breaking the bank! This guide curates video lessons, puzzles, game analyses, and more to accelerate your chess improvement.

Ready to unleash the Bogo-Indian Defense on your opponents? Dive into this comprehensive guide and start winning with Black!

 Bogo-Indian Defense Wikipedia Page
The Bogo-Indian Defense is a chess opening characterized by the moves:

1. d4 Nf6  2. c4 e6  3. Nf3 Bb4+

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BOOKS (Free)

Short & Sweet: Bogo-Indian Defense - FREE CHESSABLE COURSE -  24 Trainable Variations - IM Irena Bulmaga - In this free Short & Sweet course, she gives you a sample of how the Bogo-Indian can re-energize your repertoire in just 24 lines.

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Bogo-Indian Chess Articles 

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Bogo-Indian Defense.

• A new way against the Bogo-Indian - Chessbase Article - The new idea 5.e3, "that quickly leads to much less explored positions full of new possibilities for both sides". 
  
  
• Chess Opening Basics: The Bogo-Indian Defense - Chessable Blog - Simple Explanation of the opening.
  
  
• Bogo Indian Defence by GM Magesh and GM Arun - Chess.com Article - A plan for playing against the Catalan. 2 Annotated games.
  
  
• Bogo-Indian Defense -  IM Alberto Chueca - Theory, Plans and typical placement of pieces.
  
  

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Bogo-Indian LiChess Studies

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

• Nimzo/Bogo Indian Repertoire - In depth 54 Chapter Study (Lessons and Model games)
• Bogo Indian Defense: 4. Bd2  - 5 Chapter Study on just this Line
  
  

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Games Databases

365Chess.com
E11: Bogo-Indian defence - 20,000 Games Broken into Subvarients 

Chessgames.com
Bogo-Indian Defense (E11) 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 Nf3 Bb4+ - 9000 Games 

Chess Siberia
16 Annotated Bogo - Indian GM  games 

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Bogo-Indian Defense Chess Video Lessons

Playlist

• Bogo-Indian Defense Theory - 6 Video Playlist  (Hanging Pawns)

Master The Bogo-Indian Defense Like a GM! - GM Niclas Huschenbeth - 17 Min
- Niclas analyzes an early deviation by White that is proving popular, namely 3.g3. Now Black can continue with the standard 3...Bb4+ but there is an excellent opportunity to transpose to a Benoni line where White has committed himself to a timid variation.
Simplification Ideas in the Bogo-Indian Defense  - 12 Min - Jozarov

Opening Preparation: Case Study - Bogo-Indian Defence -  1.5hr - GM Mihail Marin explains some of the most important pawn structures and theoretical lines in this opening.

Crushing White - The Bogo-Indian Defense - GM Damian Lemos - 25 Min

Day 08: Improve your openings with IM Sagar Shah | Bogo Indian - 1.5 hr

Bogo-Indian Defense: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 41 Min - Video Below

Bogo-Indian Defense Chess Traps

• GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you a cool Bogo-Indian Trap! - 8 Min
• Chess Trap 23 (Bogo-Indian Trap) - 10 Min
• Bogo Indian - The Monticelli Trap (trap no. 1050) - 5 Min
• Opening traps and miniatures in chess - A dangerous trap against the Bogo or Nimzo indian defense - 12 Min - Jozarov

Bogo-Indian Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Bogo-Indian Defense, Wade-Smyslov variation - Standard chess #50 - 61 Min
Blitz Chess #394: Bogo-Indian Defense, Grünfeld variation - 25 Min
Blitz Chess #332: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Monika Socko (Bogo-Indian Defense) - 20 Min
Blitz Chess #332: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Monika Socko (Bogo-Indian Defense) - 20 Min
Standard Chess #270: Game 2 vs. Håvard (Bogo-Indian Defense)- 36 Min IM Bartholomew
Standard Chess #148: IM Bartholomew vs. totoff (Bogo-Indian Defense) - 43 Min
Garry Kasparov vs Ljubomir Ljubojevic - Tilburg 1989 - Bogo-Indian Defense (E11) - 10 Min
5 minute chess #62: Wargasm vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian Defense - 5 Min
3 minute chess #80: GM Ariel Sorin vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian Defense - 7 Min
5 minute chess #119: sagorjoyee vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian - 11 Min
5 minute chess #198: GM Zong-Yuan Zhao vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian - Defense - 13 Min
Bogo-Indian Defence: Alexander Alekhine vs Conel Hugh O'Donel Alexander - Bogo-Indian (E11) - 7 Min
Garry Kasparov vs Nigel Short (1987) · Bogo-Indian Defense - 10 Min

IM Chris Sielecki 

• 15 Min Chess #103 with Live Comments Bogo Indian - 30 Min
• Blitz Chess #4283 vs waisie Bogo Indian Black - 10 Min
• Blitz Chess #2076 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs GM Alejandro Hoffmann with Black - 8 Min
• Blitz Chess #3494 vs GM Chemberlen Bogo Indian Black - 12 Min
• Blitz Chess #1744 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs WIM HolyMess Elmira  Eliava with Black -12 Min
• Blitz Chess #2076 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs GM Alejandro Hoffmann  with Black - 8 Min
• Blitz Chess #2902 with Live Comments Bogo Indian vs GM Kenstar K Salomon  with Black - 13 Min

Garry Kasparov vs Ljubomir Ljubojevic - Tilburg 1989 - Bogo-Indian Defense (E11) - 10 Min
5 minute chess #62: Wargasm vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian Defense - 5 Min
3 minute chess #80: GM Ariel Sorin vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian Defense - 7 Min
5 minute chess #119: sagorjoyee vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian - 11 Min
5 minute chess #198: GM Zong-Yuan Zhao vs IM Greg Shahade - Bogo Indian - Defense - 13 Min
Bogo-Indian Defence: Alexander Alekhine vs Conel Hugh O'Donel Alexander - Bogo-Indian (E11) - 7 Min
Garry Kasparov vs Nigel Short (1987) · Bogo-Indian Defense - 10 Min

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Just Some Updates

 

Redid all the  Pawn Structure Links  under Chess Strategy . 

               Added Quite a few New Video Links with Better Organization.
               Added some new Article Links.
               Added Links to Books on Pawn Structure to this section.

Under the General Endgame Lessons in the Endgame Link Section.

              Added Links to  
                     Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Atlanta's 
                     Silmans Endgame Course Video Series 42 Videos
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Jobava London - Opening Theory

 

Sharpen Your Skills:
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

"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is." - Vince Lombardi

Always a Move Ahead: The Ultimate Guide to Initiative Chess

 

 

"Only the player with the initiative has the right to attack." - Wilhelm Steinitz

Don't Get Stuck Reacting
 Seize the Initiative and Control the Chessboard!

 

Are you tired of constantly playing defense? Do you dream of dictating the pace of the game, forcing your opponent to scramble and react to your threats?

The secret weapon you need is initiative. In chess, initiative is the lifeblood of an aggressive and dynamic playstyle. It allows you to control the flow of the game, putting your opponent under constant pressure and creating opportunities for powerful attacks.

But how do you master this crucial skill? Don't worry, we've got you covered! This ultimate guide compiles a treasure trove of resources to transform you into an initiative chess master.

We'll delve into articles, video lessons, game collections, and more, all designed to help you:

• Grasp the core concept of initiative and its importance in all phases of the game.
  
  
• Develop tactical skills to create continuous threats and force your opponent to react.
  
  
• Learn from the masters with expert analyses of iconic initiative-driven games.
  
  
• Build a comprehensive training arsenal to hone your initiative chess and dominate the competition.

So, buckle up and get ready to unleash your inner chess predator! With these resources, you'll be well on your way to controlling the board and dictating the terms of victory.

 

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Initiative Chess Articles

Sharpen Your Chess Arsenal: Must-Read Articles on Initiative

• What Is The Initiative? - Chess.com Article by Im Jeremy Silman -Unravel the core concept of initiative and discover how to translate it into lasting advantages, with practical examples from real games. (Focuses on both understanding and application)
  
  
• Initiative  - Chess.com Article by WGM Natalia Pogonina
  
  
• Initiative - GM Rashad Babaev - Explore the concept of initiative through the lens of GM Rashad Babaev, featuring analysis of three illustrative games.
  
  
• Material for Initiative - GM Magesh Chandran Panchanathan -Delve into the aggressive strategy of sacrificing a pawn for initiative in the French Tarrasch variation, analyzed through three games.
  
  
• The Struggle for the Initiative in the Opening - WGM Raluca Sgîrcea, IM Renier Castellanos - Demystify the art of fighting for the initiative in the opening phase, with expert guidance
  
  
• Initiative: 10 Reasons Why You Should Gain It in Your Games - thechessworld article - Discover 10 compelling reasons why prioritizing initiative should be a cornerstone of your chess strategy
  
  
• Maintaining a Strategic Initiative - GM Mihail Marin - Chessmood Article - Embark on a deep dive with GM Mihail Marin as he explores the art of maintaining a strategic initiative. Learn to balance strategy and tactics through historical game analysis and Polugaevsky's thought process.

 

Modern Chess Magazine Issue 1 - 67 Page PDF  (Fighting for the initiative (by GM Boris Chatalbashev Article page 13-21) ( Free Issue) 

 

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Initiative Games Collection

Studying games where initiative plays a central role is an excellent way to hone your skills. Here are some resources packed with inspiring examples:

Chessgames.com Collection

• Sacrifice and Initiative (Sokolov) - 81 Games from Sokolov's Book
  

 

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Initiative Chess Video Lessons

This curated list offers a variety of resources, from bite-sized explanations to in-depth explorations:

Playlist

• The initiative in chess - 10 Video Playlist ( about 2.5 hrs worth of videos)
  
  

Seizing the Initiative w/ GM Hellsten - 68 Min - Teaches a class on seizing the initiative in chess! (New 7/8/2024)

How to Think About The Initiative in Chess -  23 Min   IM John Bartholomew - I demonstrate how a single pawn sacrifice in the opening led to a string of small, annoying threats that snowballed to a victory.

Chess.com - Initiative vs. Material - 4 Min -  displaying examples of when the initiative and the ability to remain active was more important than the gaining of material.

Fischer shows how to grab the INITIATIVE | Sensing the moment in a chess game - 37 Min -  IM  Szabo -  explains this with a couple of interesting games - one played between Paul Keres and Mikhail Botvinnik, and the other between Donald Byrne and Bobby Fischer.

Sacrificing Pawns for the Initiative | Chess Middlegames - 22 Min Hanging Pawns

Chess Tips: The Initiative - 14 Min IM Rozman (Gotham Chess) - Grasp the core concept of initiative with clear explanations from a renowned chess instructor.

GM Alex Lenderman: The Importance of Initiative | U.S. Chess School 3.17.2022 - 55 Min - discusses the importance of initiative in chess, using his own games as examples. He emphasizes that even at the GM level, playing against initiative can be challenging, even if the position is objectively equal.

Level up your chess! #1 The initiative in chess by GM Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko - 66 Min - Learn from a Grandmaster! Analyze historical games and see how even world champions can struggle when they lose focus on initiative.

Understanding Imbalances in Chess - Initiative - 12 Min FM Dalton Perrine

Initiative in Chess by IM Boroljub Zlatanovic - 14 Min - So how important is initiative? And how to keep and maintain the initiative? Watch the video and learn now!

Fundamentals #8: Initiative | Max Warmerdam | World Online Schools - 68 Min - A comprehensive guide on the concept of initiative in chess, focusing on its importance in various openings and how to maintain it throughout the game.

Take the Initiative and punish Opening Errors! - GM Damian Lemos - 24 Min - See how a top Grandmaster like Magnus Carlsen utilizes initiative to exploit opening mistakes. Learn to prioritize piece activity and capitalize on your opponent's weaknesses.

Importance of Initiative in Chess - 2hr 15 Min  GM Ramachandran Ramesh  (Starts at 12 Min) (Long Live Stream on the Topic with it being a lesson w/ Q&A as well. Free lesson from one of Indias Most famous Trainers.

How To Use The Initiative In Chess - 14 Min - GM Max Illingworth - Sharpen your skills with this new addition! Analyze a game between top players, focusing on how to effectively translate initiative into concrete advantages. (New - 6/3/24)

Attacking Chess - Seize the Initiative with Aggressive Play - 30 Min - NM Dan Heisman - defines the initiative in chess and shows three games as examples
 

St. Louis CC Lectures

• Paul Morphy's Forcing Moves & Initiative | Kids' Class - GM Josh Friedel - 27 Min - Witness initiative in action as GM Friedel breaks down a classic game by the legendary Paul Morphy.
• Quickly! Take the Initiative! - FM Aviv Friedman - 32 Min  (Video below) - Two inspiring games where one player kept applying pressure and attacking. (Beginner)