Philidor Defense: Your Black Chess Arsenal - C41 - Opening Theory

Demystifying the Philidor Defense
 A Treasure Trove of Resources for Black ♛
 

The Philidor Defense (1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6) is a solid and strategic opening for Black, offering a comfortable alternative to the more theoretical Ruy Lopez.

While it may not be the flashiest opening, the Philidor provides Black with good chances for active piece play and a healthy pawn structure.

This comprehensive guide equips you with a wealth of FREE resources to master the Philidor Defense, regardless of your chess experience level.


Philidor Defense Wikipedia Page

The Philidor Defense (or Philidor's Defense) is a chess opening characterized by the moves:

1. e4 e5

2. Nf3 d6

 
Philidor - Black Lion (Hanham ) Variation Page

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Books / Courses (Free)

• Short & Sweet: Philidor Defense - Free Chessable Course - 35 Trainable Lines w/ 2hrs Video  - GM Pepe Cuenca
  
  
• Short & Sweet: Black Lion - Free Chessable Course - 24 Trainable Lines w/1 hr Video - GM Simon Williams
  
  

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Philidor Defense Chess Articles

• Philidor Defence - Simplify Chess Opening Guide - This comprehensive guide explores each key move of the Philidor Defense, explaining the theory behind the four main variations.
  
  
• Chess Opening Basics: The Philidor Defense - Chessable Blog Opening Guide - Get a solid foundation in the Philidor Defense with this general opening explanation and exploration of its common variations.
  
  
• PHILIDOR DEFENSE: HOW YOU SHOULD PLAY IT - Pawn Break Guide - This article dives into strategic concepts and recommended approaches for Black players wielding the Philidor Defense.
  
  
• The Amazing Philidor Defense!  -   International Master Alberto Chueca offers a simplified perspective on the Philidor Defense, outlining key plans for Black.
  
  
• Lessons in Philidor's Defence  -  The Exeter Chess Club -  Provides a detailed opening guide for the Philidor Defense, suitable for players looking to expand their knowledge.
  
  
• Black Lion Defense: The Total Guide (Only For The Brave) - In-Depth Opening Guide - Chess Journal - For those seeking an in-depth exploration, this comprehensive guide delves into the history, theory, variations, general strategy, and step-by-step approach of the Black Lion, a dynamic sub-variation of the Philidor Defense.
  
  
• Understanding the Philidor Defense - IM Emmanuel Jimmenez - Blog post with 2/ analyzed games

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Philidor LiChess Studies

Lichess studies offer an interactive way to learn and practice the Philidor Defense. Test your understanding, explore key variations, and solidify your strategic concepts with these valuable resources:

• Philidor's Defense - 6 Chapter Study (320 hearts) - Sourced from the respected "Modern Chess Openings" (15th Edition), this study breaks down the Philidor Defense into clear chapters, making it ideal for beginners.
  
  Philidor's Defense - 6 Chapter Study - This user-created study focuses on providing easy-to-understand plans for Black against specific lines played by White.
  
  
• Philidor's Defense - 6 Chapter Study - This user-created study focuses on providing easy-to-understand plans for Black against specific lines played by White.
  
  
• The Philidor Defense (Benjamin Finegold) - 9 Chapter Study - Dive into a detailed analysis of the main lines, Exchange Variation, Shirov Gambit, and some sidelines with renowned chess author Benjamin Finegold.
  
  
• The Philidor Defense - 10 Chapter Study - This comprehensive study explores detailed variations with a few model games to illustrate key concepts.
  
  
• Philidor Defense with White - 6 Chapter Study -Simple w/ White players seeking insights into common responses to the Philidor Defense.
  
  
• Philidor Defense, Exchange Variation (White) - 9 Chapter Study - For those specializing in the Exchange Variation as White, this in-depth study offers a meticulous exploration of the main lines.
  
  
• The Black Lion - 4 Chapter Study (114 hearts) - Explore the Black Lion variation, a dynamic sub-line of the Philidor Defense, with a few model games for practical application.
  

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

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Game Databases

Delve into real Philidor Defense battles with these online databases, allowing you to witness how grandmasters and other players have handled this opening in practice: 

365Chess.com

• C41: Philidor's defence 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d6  -  16,570 Games  (Links to 27 Variations Here as well)
  
  
• Paul Morphy Philidor Games - 16 Game Collection (All Games where Morphy Played White)

ChessTempo.com

• Philidor Defense, General (C41) - 4162 Games

Chessgames.com

• Philidor Defense (C41) 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 d6 - 9100 Games  
  
  

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Chess Puzzles

Test your tactical skills with puzzles specifically designed for the Philidor.

LiChess Philidor Defense Puzzles   - 16,000 Puzzles 
(LiChess Puzzle By Opening Page - Here) 1/3 Way down page is Philidor broken into 11 variations)

WTHarvey

Philidor Defense (ECO C41) - 25 Puzzles

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Philidor Defense Video Lessons

Philidor Defense Explained | Ultimate Beginner Guide to King Pawn Openings Part 1 - 18 min - Johnathan Schrantz - Part 1 covers Philidor's Defense and Damiano's Defense

Philidor Defense Lecture - 54 Min - IM Mark Esserman - Enjoy this lecture on the theory of the Philidor Defense which also includes the famous Opera Box Morphy game and Fischer vs. Benko 1963!

St.Louis Chess Club

• The Philidor #1: The Exchange | Chess Openings Explained - 57 Min - Nick Risko teaches all about the Exchange Variation of the Philidor Defense
• The Philidor #2: Hanham & Lion Variations | Chess Openings Explained - 58 Min - Nick Risko concludes his mini-series about the Philidor Defense, with this one specifically on the Hanham and Lion variations.

Black Lion Defense

• Simon Williams - The Black Lion - An aggressive version of the Philidor Defense - 18 Min - GM Simon Williams
  
  
• Learn the Black Lion Opening: In Five simple stages - 23 Min - GM Simon Williams - This video will teach you the five key things that you need to know in order to play a very exciting opening, The Black Lion.
• Chess Stream #74 Black Lion Q+A - 57 Min - GM Simon Williams - answering questions and demonstrating key ideas. The Black Lion is a response to 1.e4, aiming for an exciting, aggressive setup against the King’s Pawn opening. The host shares his journey of discovering the Black Lion and emphasizes its potential for launching a strong kingside attack.
  
  
• Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Black Lion Defense! - 20 Min - Chess Giant - Learn the concepts and plans and not theory.
  
  
• Chess Stream #43 Live Lesson with YayBjorn. A masterclass in the Black Lion! - 1.5hr

Fighting the Philidor

• How to BEAT the Philidor Defense - 8 Min - Chess Geek
  
  
• Dominate The Philidor Defense Like a GM! - GM Roman - 6 Min
  
  
• Chess For Beginners: Fischer & Kasparov learned from Morphy to Crush Philidor Defense! - 18 Min - IM Perunovic - International Master and FIDE Senior Trainer, Miodrag Perunovic, lectures about tips, tricks, and traps for you to exploit black's pieces in the Philidor Defense .
• How to Fight Against The Black Lion!! - 21 Min - IM Perunovic - discusses strategies to counter the Black Lion opening, a variation of the Philidor Defense, emphasizing the importance of controlling the center and light squares.
  
  
• How to WIN against the Philidor Defense - 27 Min - IM Alex Astaneh - n this video I will show you an aggressive, trendy system against the popular Philidor Defense.
• Philidor DEFENSE Power Play: 5 GAME-CHANGING Ideas in the Exchange Variation - 16 Min - GM Jose Gonzalez - (New 5/29/24)

Philidor Chess Traps

• No fear of Philidor Defense All Traps You Must know - 8 Min
• Dirty Chess Tricks 22 (Larobok Shock for Philidor/Black-Lion Defense) - 27 Min

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Philidor Game Videos w/Analysis

Master Class | Philidor Defence | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 31 Min

Understanding Positional Drawbacks | Philidor Defense | GM Naroditsky’s - 44 Min

Deconstructing The Philidor Defence | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 28 Min

Philidor Defence | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naroditsky - 20 Min

Standard Chess #193: IM Bartholomew vs. vperboy (Philidor Defense) - 39 Min - IM Bartholomew

GM Simon Williams (Black Lion Games)

• Longer Chess Games #52 The Black Lion Bites! - 30 Min
• Longer Games #11 Climbing the 2500 mountain... The Black Lion!
• Longer Chess Games #40 Climbing the 2500 mountain - The Black Lion in Action - 33 min 
• GM Chess Analysis #60 Lupulescu vs Williams. The Black Lion vs a 2600+ GM - 31 Min
• GM Analysis #14: Looking for an aggressive Opening to learn? Enter the Black Lion! - 27 Min

 

"The Philidor Defense is a game by its form, an art by its content and a science by the difficulty of gaining mastery in it." - Tigran Petrosian

 

4.e3 Nimzo-Indian Defense (Rubenstein System)

Mastering the Rubinstein System
 A Deep Dive into the
 4.e3 Nimzo-Indian Defense

 The 4.e3 line in the Nimzo-Indian Defense is known as the Rubinstein System.
This variation is characterized by the moves

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 4.e3.

 It is named after the Polish Grandmaster Akiba Rubinstein and is one of the most solid and classical ways for White to handle the Nimzo-Indian Defense.

Key Features of the Rubinstein System

1. Solid Structure: By playing 4.e3, White aims to build a solid pawn structure and prepare for the development of the bishop to d3. This move supports the center and prepares for the eventual development of the knight to f3.
2. Flexibility: The Rubinstein System allows White to maintain flexibility in the pawn structure and piece placement. White can choose to castle kingside and develop the pieces harmoniously.
3. Avoiding Immediate Complications: Unlike more aggressive lines such as the Samisch Variation (4.a3), the Rubinstein System avoids immediate tactical complications and focuses on solid development.

Typical Plans for White

• Development: White typically follows up with moves like Nf3, Bd3, and O-O, aiming for a solid and harmonious development.
• Central Control: White often looks to play for d4-d5 at an appropriate moment to gain space and open the center.
• Piece Coordination: White aims to coordinate the pieces effectively, often placing the rooks on c1 and d1 to support central and queenside operations.

Typical Plans for Black

• Pressure on the Center: Black often aims to put pressure on White's center with moves like ...d5 or ...c5.
• Piece Activity: Black can develop the pieces actively, often placing the knight on c6 and the bishop on b7 after playing ...b6.
• Counterplay: Black seeks counterplay on the queenside or in the center, depending on White's setup.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages for White:

• Solid and flexible pawn structure.
• Avoids immediate tactical complications.
• Good for players who prefer a strategic and positional game.

Disadvantages for White:

• Can be somewhat passive if not handled correctly.
• Black has various ways to counter and equalize.

The Rubinstein System is a reliable and solid choice for White against the Nimzo-Indian Defense, offering a good balance between solidity and flexibility.

 Nimzo-Indian Defence Wikipedia Page

E40 Nimzo-Indian,   4.e3
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3

E41-E42 Nimzo-Indian,  4.e3 c5
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 c5

E43-E44 Nimzo-Indian, Fischer variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 b6

E45 Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Bronstein (Byrne) variation
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 b6 5. Nge2 Ba6

E46-E48 Nimzo-Indian,  4.e3 O-O
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O

E49 Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Botvinnik system
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Bd3 d5 6. a3 Bxc3+ 7. bxc3

E50-E51 Nimzo-Indian,  4.e3 e8g8
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3

E52-E59 Nimzo-Indian,  4.e3
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. e3 O-O 5. Nf3 d5 6. Bd3 b6

Bishop's Bounty Nimzo-Indian Main Page

 

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4.e3 - Nimzo Indian Defense Articles

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the 4.e3 Nimzo.

• Nimzo Indian Defense - 4.e3 Chess Opening Tutorial  - Mark Weeks - Guide to the 4.e3 Nimzo - Shows 9 Different Lines 
  
  
• Nimzo-Indian Defense: Play, Attack, and Counter as White & Black - Chessable Blog Guide (Several Sections of the guide on the 4.e3 Nimzo )

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4.e3 - Nimzo Indian Defense LiChess Studies

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

• Rubinstein Variation in the Nimzo - 10 Chapter Study - Focuses on the popular 4.e3 Nc6 5. Nf3 line. 5 Games Analyzed
  
  
• Nimzo-Indian Defense  -  39 Chapter Study ( CH 11-16  are the Main Line 4.e3 )
  

New to LiChess Studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move. You can test your understanding, solidify your learning, and deepen your knowledge of the 4.e3 Nimzo Indian Defense.

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4.e3 - Nimzo Indian Defense Puzzles

Test your tactical skills with puzzles specifically designed for the Halasz Gambit.

 

WTHarvey.com (Puzzle Site)

Nimzo-Indian 4.e3 c5 (ECO E41) -  14 Puzzles
Nimzo-Indian, Fischer Variation (ECO E43) - 10 Puzzles

 

LiChess Openings Puzzles 
  (Shows all the Game Moves up to The tactic as well) 

Nimzo- Indian  Normal Line -    158 Puzzles
Nimzo -Indian Normal Variation -  469 Puzzles
Nimzo- Indian St. Petersburg Variation -  60 Puzzles
Nimzo-Indian Hubner Variation -  107 Puzzles
Nimzo-Indian Reshevsky Variation - 45 Puzzles

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Games Databases & Collections

Analyze real-life games featuring the 4.e3 Nimzo and see how it's played in practice.

 

Chessgames.com
Nimzo-Indian, Rubinstein Variation - 140 games ( Game Collection )

 

365Chess.com
Nimzo-Indian Page  - Links to all the Nimzo Variations (lots)

 

Chesstempo.com
Nimzo-Indian Defense, Normal Line (E40) - 1980 Games

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4.e3 - Nimzo Indian Defense Video Lessons

Nimzo-Indian Defense  - 13 Video Playlist  - Chess geek  (Videos 2,3,4,7 are 4.e3 Nimzo-Indian)

Main Line of the Nimzo-Indian Defense - 27 Min - Hanging pawns - The main line of this popular defense starts after white plays e4 on move 4. This is the most solid of all options white has against the Nimzo. Unlike all the other moves he can play, e3 prepares to simply develop and castle.

ChessGeek - Nimzo Masterclass

• 4.e3 5.Bd3 - Rubinstein System (Nimzo-Indian Defense Masterclass) - 15 Min
• 4.e3 5.Nge2 - Rubinstein System (Nimzo-Indian Defense Masterclass) - 19 min
• 4.e3 5.a3 - Rubinstein System (Nimzo-Indian Defense Masterclass) - 15 min

Day 05: Improve your openings with IM Sagar Shah | Nimzo Indian 4.e3 1.5 hr - Chessbase India - IM Sagar Shah speaks about the e3 system Rubinstein system in the Nimzo Indian.

Nimzo-Indian Mainline with 4.e3 | Understanding Your Openings #6 - 27 Min - IM Andras Toth  -  Video Below- In depth look at the main line of the Nimzo-Indian defense, resulting in various topical pawn structures, opening lines and top GM sample games.

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Game Videos w/Analysis

Nimzo-Indian Defence: Rubinstein System 4.e3 -  85 Video playlist - kingscrusher 

Chess School

• Nimzo Indian Rubinstein Variation - Correspondence game played in 1948 - 4 Min
• Nimzo Indian Defense: Rubinstein Variation - Miniature - Reshevsky - 2 Min
• Nimzo Indian Defense, Fischer Variation: Uhlmann vs Botvinik - Munich 1958 - 7 Min

Chess postmortem #24: Nimzo-Indian defense - Rubinstein variation - 32 Min - Jim's Chess Channel -  Recent over the board game.

IM Sielecki

• Blitz Chess #3557 vs maradona Nimzo Indian Rubinstein Black - 8 Min   
• Blitz Chess #4252 vs GM Theindepentant Nimzo Indian Rubinstein White - 7 Min  
• Blitz Chess #3340 vs ADELMO Nimzo Indian Rubinstein White - 13 Min 
• Blitz Chess #3368 vs IM Checharov Nimzo Indian Rubinstein White - 13 Min  
• Blitz Chess #3375 vs Kickass Nimzo Indian Rubinstein Black - 10 Min  

QGD - Chigorin Defense D07 - Opening Theory

QGD - Chigorin Defense Chess Resources

Chigorin Defense Wikipedia Page

The Chigorin Defense is a chess opening named for 19th-century Russian master Mikhail Chigorin. An uncommonly played defense to the Queen's Gambit, it begins with the following moves:

1. d4 d5
2. c4 Nc6

The Chigorin Defense is a solid but slightly offbeat choice for Black, as it allows White to gain a slight space advantage in the center of the board. Black's idea is to undermine White's center with counterattacks on the queenside, often by advancing the a-pawn and placing pressure on the b2-pawn. Black also has the option of playing for an eventual ...e5 break to challenge White's pawn center.

One of the main drawbacks of the Chigorin Defense is that it can lead to somewhat passive positions for Black, as the c4-pawn exchange weakens the d5-pawn and makes it difficult for Black to mount an attack on the kingside. However, experienced players can use the Chigorin Defense to good effect by seeking counter-play and attacking chances on the queenside.

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BOOKS (Free)

Short & Sweet: Chigorin Defense - FREE Chessable Course - 23 trainable Lines w/ 45 min Video
MoveTrainer® Opening course by GM Sahaj Grover & by GM Abhijeet Gupta

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Chigorin Defense Chess Articles

Kill the Chigorin Defense With the Queen’s Gambit… Kasparov Style! - ichess Article w/ embedded Video
Chigorin Defense: Complete Guide for Black - chesstier Article 

BLOGS

Chigorin Defense: Active Play in the Queen’s Gambit Declined - Chessable Blog Guide (Nice In-Depth Guide)
Chess Opening Basics: The Chigorin Defense  - Another Chessable Blog Guide

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Chigorin Defense LiChess Studies

Chigorin defense repertoire  - 6 Chapter Study
D07 Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin Defense - 10 Chapter Study
Chigorin Defense - 9 Chapter Study

The Queen's Gambit (Grandmaster Guide) - 64 Chapter Study (Chigorin Ch 43-49)

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Chigorin Defense PUZZLES

Chigorin Defense Puzzles - 1690 Puzzles  (Lichess Puzzles By Opening)

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GAMES Databases

Chessgames.com

The Chigorin Defense According To Morozevich - 54 Games
Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin Defense (D07)  - 4 Annotated Games

365Chess.com

D07: Queen's Gambit Declined, Chigorin defence - 5871 Games

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Chigorin Defense Video Lessons

The Chigorin Defence full repertoire - 16 Video playlist - Endgame Strategy's
Chigorin Defense Theory  - 5 Video playlist - Hanging Pawns

Chigorin teaches 🤓 you the Chigorin with GM Damián Lemos [Lemos Deep Dive] - 22 Min
Crush 1.d4 with the Chigorin Defense! 🛡 with IM Valeri Lilov - 44 Min
Chigorin Defense with IM Milovan Ratkovic - 22 Min
How to play the Chigorin Defense - 22 Min - OfferSpill Chess Club

ST.Louis Chess Club
Ch-Ch-Ch Chigorin Defense!🎵: Part 1 | Chess Openings Explained - 40 min
Ch-Ch-Ch Chigorin Defense!🎵: Part 2 | Chess Openings Explained - 24 Min

Ben Finegold
Chigorin Defense Middlegames - GM Ben Finegold - 2015.10.13 - 47 Min
Queen's Gambit Part 3: Albin-Counter, Baltic & Chigorin - 45 Min - GM Ben Finegold
15+ Years of Chigorin Games of Ben Finegold - 1991-2006 - 2 hr - GM Ben Finegold

Play Against The Chigorin
The Simple Solution to the Chigorin Defense | Chess Opening Blueprint - 13 Min  Jonathan Schrantz
DESTROY the Chigorin Defense EASILY With the Queen's Gambit! - 36 Min - GM Damian Lemos
The Simple Solution to the Chigorin Defense | Chess Opening Blueprint - 13 Min - Johnathan Schrantz
Destroy the Chigorin Defense! - Queen's Gambit Declined Theory - Chigorin Defense Ideas And Plans - 20 Min

Refute Chigorin Defense like Carlsen and Firouzja!! - 25 Min - IM Modrag Perunovic

Chigorin Traps
Chess Trap 10 (Chigorin Defense) - 10 Min
Chess Trap 22 (2018 Chigorin Trap) - 8 Min

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Chigorin Game Videos (w/ Analysis)

Longer Chess Games #58 The Chigorin Opening - 59 min - GM Simon Williams
Chigorin Crushes! - 16 Min - GM Ben Finegold  (Two games)

GM Danial Naroditsky
Master Class | QGD Chigorin & Baltic Defense | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 44 Min
Chigorin Defense; QGD | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naro - 18 min

Chess School
Chigorin played the Chigorin defence | Steinitz - Chigorin World Championship Match 1889, round 10 - 7 Min - Chess School
Chigorin Defense: Brucker vs Lanni Atlanta 1980 - 5 Min - Chess School
Unleash The Chigorin Defence  - 5 Min - Chess School
Magnus Carlsen lost to Chigorin defence - 5 Min - Chess School

QGD - Tartakower Defense - D58- D59 Opening Theory

 This is one of the most topical and famous positions in the Queen's Gambit Declined (QGD), 7...b6 introduces the Tartakower Variation.

Black is aiming to fianchetto his bishop to b7 and to finish his development by placing the knight on d7.

Tartakower Defense Chess Articles

Tartakower Defense - Wiki Page with  General Explanation of Defense

Queen's Gambit Declined (Orthodox/Tartakower Variation): Light Square Letdown? - Old Blog post Talking about the Middlegame of this Opening.

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Tartakower Defense LiChess Studies

QGD Tartakower: Anti Tartakower Variation - 1 Chapter Study

Queen's Gambit Declined Tartakower - 13 Chapter Interactive Study 

QGD- Tartakower Defense - 7 Chapter Study  (Study Created from St.Louis CC Video At Bottom (Don't be Sweet)

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Games Databases

 

365chess.com

D58: Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (Makagonov-Bondarevsky) system 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e3 O-O 6. Nf3 h6 7. Bh4 b6 - 7000 Games

D59: Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower variation 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. e3 O-O 6. Nf3 h6 7. Bh4 b6 8. cxd5 Nxd5 9. Bxe7 Qxe7 10. Nxd5 exd5 11. Rc1 Be6 - 350 games

Efim Geller - Tartakower Defense (Black) - 60 games
Alexander G Beliavsky - Tartakower Defense (Black) - 70 Games 
Lajos Portisch - Tartakower Defense (White)  - 25 games

ChessTempo.com

Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower Defense, General (D58) - 5500 games

Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower Defense, Makogonov Exchange Variation (D59) - 1500 games

Chessgames.com

D58 QGD: Tartakower / General [Black] - 44 games (Curated Collection)
d4 : QGD : Tartakower Variation - 26 Games (Curated Collection)

Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (Makagonov-Bondarevsky) Syst (D58) - 2700 games
Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower (D59)  - 656 Games

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Tartakower Defense Puzzles (Tactics)

LiChess Tartakower Defense Puzzles - 131 Puzzles

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Tartakower Defense Video Lessons

Tartakower Defense for club players  - 60 Min - IM Matt Bobula
Tartakower Defense in practice - 32 Min - IM Matt Bobula

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧❜𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 : 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟎𝟏 | 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐧𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡 - 22 Min - GM Sam Shankland

Don't Be Sweet: Play the Tartakower! | Chess Openings Explained - 60 Min - St.Louis Chess Club

Tartakower Defense Opening Theory - 33 Min - Hanging pawns

Queens Gambit Declined Part 3 Tartakower Variation - 22 Min - Robert Plunketts Lab
Queens Gambit Declined Tartakower, To play h6 or not to play - 9 Min - Robert Plunketts Lab

Guide To Making Plans In Chess - Queen's Gambit Declined Plans (PART 1) - 26 Min - NM Nelson Lopez

Tartakower Defense Game Videos ( w/ Analysis)

Queen's Gambit Declined, Tartakower variation - Standard chess #26 - 49 Min - Chess Network

Beating the Queen's Gambit in the British Chess Championship (1998), with GM Nigel Short - 54 Min