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Semi-Open Games

If after 1.e4 Black does not play 1...e5, then we have the Semi-open Openings. These include the Sicilian (1...c5) which is probably the most popular opening of all nowadays. But there is also a large fan-base for the French (1...e6) and the Caro-Kann (1...c6). In addition, this group of openings also contains some very modern systems such as the Alekhine Defence (1...Nf6), the Scandinavian Defence (1...d5) and the Pirc Defence (1...d6 or 1...g6).

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A Supergrandmaster's Guide to Openings Vol.1: 1.e4
A Supergrandmaster's Guide to Openings Vol.1: 1.e4
This video course includes GM Anish Giri's deep insights and IM Sagar Shah's pertinent questions to the super GM. In Vol.1 all the openings after 1.e4 are covered.
by Anish Giri
€49.90
The Hippopotamus system of defence
The Hippopotamus system of defence
What is the Hippopotamus system of defence? The idea is that, at the beginning of the game, Black develops within his own first three ranks. He constructs a solid, flexible and hopefully stable position, awaiting events. At the right moment, he will strik
by Andrew Martin
€29.90
The nasty Nimzowitsch Defence
The nasty Nimzowitsch Defence
Its primary focus is a version of the Pirc Defence after 1.e4 Nc6 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 Nf6 4.Nc3 g6 where Black has avoided the sharpest variations, at the small cost of some flexibility, since his knight is already committed to c6.Christian Bauer will also reco
by Christian Bauer
€29.90
Nimzowitsch Defence 1.e4 Nc6
Nimzowitsch Defence 1.e4 Nc6
Andrew Martin maps out an aggressive repertoire for Black, which is ideal for the club player. Few below the rating of 2000 will know what to do against 1..Nc6 and could easily get into a disasterous mess right out of the opening.
by Andrew Martin
€29.90
Power Play 19: Attack with 1.e4 - Part 2
Power Play 19: Attack with 1.e4 - Part 2
Finally clear attacking plans against the Scandinavian, Pirc, Alekhine & Co! Let Daniel King show you how to pressurize these openings right from the start, forcing your opponents into mistakes.
by Daniel King
€29.90
Power Play 17 - Attack with 1.e4
€29.99
First Steps in Opening Play
First Steps in Opening Play
by Andrew Martin
€19.90
1.e4 Repertoire
1.e4 Repertoire
by Sam Collins
€27.50