Surprise Weapons against 1.e4 – The Practical 1...e5 Repertoire, Volume 1

Name: Surprise Weapons against 1.e4 – The Practical 1...e5 Repertoire, Volume 1
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运行时间:

3 hours 40 minutes

语言:

English

Level:

Advanced, Tournament player, Professional

Streaming:

- for iPad & tablet

Delivery:

CB Book

已发表:

9月 2026

Tired of heavily analysed main lines and perfectly prepared opponents? Then this course is exactly what you're looking for. Michael Kotyk presents a complete repertoire after 1.e4 e5, built around creative ideas, surprising move orders, and practical weapons designed to catch your opponents off guard. The goal is simple: don't be the one getting surprised - be the one doing the surprising.

Free video sample: Introduction

Free video sample: Scotch Gambit: 4.Bc4 Nf6 5.e5 d5 6.Bb5 Nd7

You'll discover exciting recommendations against the Italian Game, Ruy Lopez, Scotch Game, King's Gambit, Vienna Game, and many other popular systems. The lines presented are often rare, uncomfortable to face, and difficult to prepare for, making them ideal weapons for practical tournament play. The focus is not on endless engine variations, but on positions with high practical value. Many of the recommendations feature dynamic ideas, unexpected gambits, and unusual move orders that take your opponent out of their comfort zone from an early stage.

Vol.1

Scotch & Scotch Gambit
3rd move Sidelines
2.Nc3 Nc6
Four Knights

What you'll learn:
• Surprise weapons against all major 1.e4 systems
• Dynamic gambits and active play
• Easy-to-learn setups with maximum practical value
• Modern ideas against the Italian Game and the Ruy Lopez
• How to sidestep your opponent's preparation
• A repertoire designed for winning chances rather than memorisation

Ideal for 1...e5 players looking to expand their repertoire, as well as ambitious club players who want to play actively and fight for the win. Don't get surprised. Be the one who surprises.

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This is what is delivered:

Fritztrainer App for Windows and Mac
Available as download or on DVD
Video course with a running time of approx. 4-8 hrs.
Repertoire database: save and integrate Fritztrainer games into your own repertoire (in WebApp Opening or in ChessBase)
Interactive exercises with video feedback: the authors present exercises and key positions, the user has to enter the solution. With video feedback (also on mistakes) and further explanations.
Sample games as a ChessBase database.
New: many Fritztrainer now also available as stream in the ChessBase video portal!

That's what the FritzTrainer App can do for you:

Videos can run in the Fritztrainer app or in the ChessBase program with board graphics, notation and a large function bar
Analysis engine can be switched on at any time
Video pause for manual navigation and analysis in game notation
Input of your own variations, engine analysis, with storage in the game
Learn variations: view specific lines in the ChessBase WebApp Opening with autoplay, memorize variations and practise transformation (initial position - final position).
Active opening training: selected opening positions are transferred to the ChessBase WebApp Fritz-online. In a match against Fritz you test your new knowledge and actively play the new opening.

Even more possibilities: Start FritzTrainer in the ChessBase program!

The database with all games and analyses can be opened directly.
Games can be easily added to the opening reference.
Direct evaluation with game reference, games can be replayed on the analysis board
Your own variations are saved and can be added to the own repertoire
Replay training
LiveBook active
All engines installed in ChessBase can be started for the analysis
Assisted Analysis
Print notation and diagrams (for worksheets)