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Erwin l'Ami is a grandmaster from the Netherlands. In 2015 he won the Reykjavik Open but he is perhaps more known for his work as a second to former World Champion Veselin Topalov and currently Anish Giri.
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The Benko Gambit Explained
In this DVD, Erwin l’Ami guides you through the fascinating Benko Gambit. As early as move three Black starts a fight for the initiative, a strategy that has proved to be successful in countless amateur and master level games.
by Erwin l'Ami
€29.90
The Shining Sveshnikov Sicilian
Always wanted to play like a World Champion? Search no further! With Magnus Carlsen using the Sveshnikov variation as his weapon of choice in the World Championship match against Fabiano Caruana, this DVD could not be better timed.
by Erwin l'Ami
€29.90
The Tarrasch Defence
Are you looking for an active defence against 1.d4? Look no further! The Tarrasch Defence (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5) is one of Black’s most ambitious ways to meet 1.d4.
The Dutch Stonewall - A fighting repertoire against 1.d4
In the Dutch Stonewall Black from the very first move fights for the initiative. Let Erwin l’Ami take you on a fascinating journey to the depth and attractions of this unique opening. At the end you will be rewarded with a new repertoire against 1.d4!
by Erwin l'Ami
€29.90
A Gambit Guide through the Open Game Vol.1 and 2
To avoid them or to play them, you have to know them. In two Volumes we see gambits such as Frankenstein-Dracula Gambit, the Cochrane Gambit, the Belgrade Gambit, the King’s Gambit, Marshall Gambit, the Scotch Gambit, the Jänisch Gambit and many more.
by Erwin l'Ami
€54.90
A Gambit Guide through the Open Game Vol.1
To avoid them or to play them, you have to know them. In Gambit Guide Volume 2 we see enterprising gambits such as Frankenstein-Dracula Gambit, the Cochrane Gambit, the Belgrade Gambit and, of course, the mother of all gambits: the King’s Gambit.
by Erwin l'Ami
€29.90
A Gambit Guide through the Open Game Vol.2
To avoid them or to play them, you have to know them. In Gambit Guide Volume 2 we see enterprising gambits such as the Marshall Gambit, the Scotch Gambit, the Jänisch Gambit, and the Evans Gambit.
by Erwin l'Ami
€29.90
The modern Two Knights
The Two Knights Defence is one of the oldest opening lines in chess history. This DVD is aimed at players of both sides, giving an objective overview of all relevant theoretical lines.