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This is presented by GM James Plaskett. The Budapest (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5!?) where Black assumes the initiative from the get-go.

Have you foundered once too often on the unforgiving rocks of the Caro-Kann? Then try the Caro-Krushing 3.f3! and maintain the classical duo of pawns on e4 and d4. GM Nigel Davies unveils one of the best kept secrets of attack-minded GMs such as Bronstein, Gallagher and Hodgson. Caro-Kann addicts beware!

Add a dash of poison to the Caro's known virtues with GM Nigel Davies. Of all Black's defenses to 1.e4, nothing is more solid than the Caro-Kann. A favorite of World Champions Capablanca, Botvinnik, Petrosian, and Karpov, it has now attracted a new generation of young GMs such as Adams, Dautov and Leko.

1.c4 b6 and 1.d4 e6 2.c4 b6. This video features the new 'Kangaroo' variation devised by GM Tony Miles and played against Karpov and Shirov. GM Plaskett is a leading expert in this hyper-modern defence and he assesses all the critical lines. In addition, Plaskett analyzes new ideas to rip apart the White center that he has successfully used in his own games

GM David Norwood has personally pioneered novel ideas and move orders in the Modern Defense which trick opponents into unfamiliar territory. He outlines an aggressive repertoire involving an early ...c6. Throughout the video he concentrates on explaining the plans and strategical aims in the uncharted positions that arise.