Andrew Martin

Andrew David Martin (born 18th May 1957 in West Ham, London) is an English chess player with the title of international master. Martin received his title as international master in1984. He earned his first grandmaster norm in the British Championship of 1997 in Brighton. Martin was a commentator at.the chess world championship between Kasparov and Kramnik in 2000 and commentated at the British Championship for 20 years, before retiring in 2017.

On the 21st February 2004 Martin set a new world record for simultaneous chess. He faced 321 chess players at the same time. His result was: 294 wins, 26 draws and only one loss. Martin is known as a professional chess teacher and is the former Head of the ECF Academy.. Martin is a chess columnist, an author of chess books and the author of various instructional videos. He is also a FIDE Senior Trainer and the current ECF Manger of Coaches.

Martin lives in Bramley, England and still teaches extensively.

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Evans & Friends Vol.1 & 2
This is a full repertoire after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 focussing on the Evans Gambit as the main weapon.
by Andrew Martin
€59.90
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Evans & Friends Vol.2 - Other Lines
IM Andrew Martin complements his Evans Gambit course with a simple and attacking repertoire against all of blacks sidelines after 1.e4 e5.
by Andrew Martin
€34.90
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Evans & Friends Vol.1 - The Evans Gambit
IM Andrew Martin shows why this 19th-century opening weapon still is a fantastic choice for club players. The Evans produces exciting chess and teaches the art of attack.
by Andrew Martin
€39.90
Sidestep the Sicilian with 2.b3 - surprise weapon in 60 Minutes
Sidestep the Sicilian with 2.b3 - surprise weapon in 60 Minutes
What makes 2.b3 so attractive is that it's aggressive and positional at the same time.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
The Vienna Game – Dynamic, Flexible and Deeply Underestimated
The Vienna Game – Dynamic, Flexible and Deeply Underestimated
In this course, you will learn the foundations and key ideas of the Vienna Game and discover a variety of systems that make you extremely difficult to prepare for.
by Andrew Martin
€39.90
Outsmarting the London System
Outsmarting the London System
In this 60-minute course, IM Andrew Martin presents an unorthodox and powerful antidote: Aiming to seize the initiative early and steer the game into unfamiliar waters.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
Nakamura’s Folly (1.Nf3 followed by e3): Solid, Simple, Smart
Nakamura’s Folly (1.Nf3 followed by e3): Solid, Simple, Smart
In this 60-minute course, IM Andrew Martin introduces you to a flexible and refreshingly simple opening setup - that Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has used to rack up numerous impressive wins.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
The Centre Attack of the Ruy Lopez in 60 Minutes
The Centre Attack of the Ruy Lopez in 60 Minutes
In this 60 Minutes, Andrew Martin guides you through all the key ideas you need to know to play with confidence. Whether you’re looking to surprise your opponents, or simply want a straightforward weapon against e5, the Centre Attack has you covered.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
How to play the Anti-Sicilians
How to play the Anti-Sicilians
In this dynamic and practical video course, IM Andrew Martin arms you with powerful antidotes to White’s most annoying sidelines.
by Andrew Martin
€34.90
Master the Cozio Variation - A Hidden Gem in the Ruy Lopez
Master the Cozio Variation - A Hidden Gem in the Ruy Lopez
The Cozio Variation (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nge7!?) is an underrated weapon that takes White out of well-known theory.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
Basic Pawn Structures in 60 Minutes
Basic Pawn Structures in 60 Minutes
In this “60 mins” video course, IM Andrew Martin takes the viewer through a series of excellent games, demonstrating how pawn structures work, and the typical rules of thumb a player should know when handling these structures.
by Andrew Martin
€9.90
The Surprising Black Knights' Tango - Unleash Winning Strategies as Black!
The Surprising Black Knights' Tango - Unleash Winning Strategies as Black!
After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6!?, Black takes the initiative, luring White into overextending their central pawns, only to dismantle them with precise counterplay. The Tango is not just an opening – it’s a weapon, designed for players who want to win as Black
by Andrew Martin
€34.90
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