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Queen's Pawn Opening (1.d4)

What makes Queen's pawn chess openings so popular? With the first chess move you get control of vital center squares, good mobility for your pieces, and flexibility. Although 1.d4 tends to a quieter game in the early stages it can lead to some of the most combative games played on a chess board. Presented here are the finest Queen's pawn chess opening books available for purchase online.

Garry Kasparov- Queen's Gambit Chess SoftwareChess software program add to cart buttonGarry Kasparov:
How to Play the Queen's Gambit

Chess Training Software  .. $34.95
Wherever he appears, chess fans gather in crowds. Garry Kasparov is the strongest chess player of our time – and a great personality who can represent the sport like no other chess professional. Now Kasparov comes into your home and shares with you his knowledge of one of the great openings in chess. Click here to learn more.

   

Chess software program add to cart buttonQueen’s Gambit,
Orthodox Defence

Chess Training Software ... $28.95
How chess training is fun. This program is suitable for advanced players. There are more than 31,000 games approx. 800 annotated games, 155 of which by the author a special strategy key a carefully constructed training database with almost 100 questions. Click here to learn more about The Queen's Gambit.

   

ABC of King Indian Chess SoftwareChess software program add to cart buttonThe ABC of the King‘s Indian

Chess Training Software ... $27.95
In this original and entertaining DVD, International Master Andrew Martin takes you on a guided tour of this fascinating and creative opening. Through the use of complete games, both classic and modern and some repertoire suggestions, Martin paints a comprehensive picture of the current state of play and looks towards the future. This DVD will inspire all players and demonstrate that the King's Indian is very much alive on the modern master scene. Click here to learn more.

   

Nimzo-Indian Rhe Easy Way Chess Software Chess software program add to cart buttonNimzo-Indian
The Easy Way

Chess Training Software ... $27.95
On this DVD Danish IM Jacob Aargaard introduces you to the secrets of the Nimzoindian Defence (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4). In 15 lessons that last 4 hours and 4 minutes, Aargaard shows you how you can successfully play this opening by understanding key ideas instead of memorizing long tedious variations. Click here to learn more.

   

Modern Chess Openings:
King's Indian Defence

Chess Training Software ... $26.95
A unique program that allows to master standard methods of playing these popular openings. Chess material is provided by the prominent coach and grandmaster Alexander Kalinin. Studying the program will help you better understand and implement methods of play. Learn more about MCO: King's Indian Defense.

   

King's Indian Defence

Chess Training Book .............. $17.95
The King’s Indian Defense is one of the most popular openings, with a close look to its main lines which include: the Four Pawn’s Attack, the Saemisch System, the Fianchetto System, and the Averbakh System. Some of the games presented here were played in the eighties or even earlier. This has been done due to their great instructive value; all those games were milestones in the road of opening theory; so one cannot omit them in this manual. Learn more about King's Indian Defence

   

Catalan Chess SoftwareThe Catalan
E00-E09

Chess Training Software ... $29.95
The Catalan is an opening in which Black may well be able to obtain easy equality, but in which he frequently draws the short straw in the ensuing positional battle. The reason for this is that the player of the white pieces has usually assimilated much better the laws governing this opening and the plans to be adopted. Click here to learn more about the Catalan chess opening.

   

The Gruenfeld
(D70-D99)

Chess Training Software ... $28.95
The Gruenfeld is one of the most aggressive openings against 1.d4, and it’s no wonder that Garry Kasparov has included it into his opening repertoire. Playing with White, one is well-advised to accept the challenge since in the harmless variations it’s usually already Black who dictates the course of action. Learn more about The Gruenfeld (D70-D99)

   

The Albin Countergambit (D08-D09)

Chess Training Software ... $23.95
The move order 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5 is called Albin Countergambit, and it’s a gambit in the true sense of the word since after 3.dxe5 d4 Black sacrifices a pawn which he won’t get back so easily. Learn more about
Albin Countergambit (D08-D09) click here.

   

The Colle System

Chess Training Software ... $24.95
The Colle System is rather a playing scheme than an opening. White plays d4, Nf3, e3, Bd3, 0-0, Nbd2 and possibly c3 - nearly regardless of what Black replies. Opening knowledge is of secondary importance. Exactly this is where the author starts his work, prioritizing on explaining plans, patterns and typical mistakes. Learn more about The Colle System.

   

Ultimate Colle Chess Opening Book chess books of General Interest add to cartThe Ultimate Colle

Chess Training Book .............. $21.95
Everything you need to know about the Colle chess opening, one of White's most dependable openings, is covered in this chess book. The Colle is a Queen's pawn opening with possibilities for a king-side attack that has attracted the attention of players such as Anand, Svidler and Yusupov. Learn more about The Ultimate Colle chess opening book.

   

The Janowski-Indian Defense

Chess Download E-Book ... $12.95
The Janowski-Indian is a flexible defense for Black that can lead either to the King's Indian Defense, or into original positions which offer lively play and many interesting tactical and strategic opportunities for the player of the Black pieces. This is the newest in the highly acclaimed line of ChessCentral e-books! Learn more.

   

The Ultimate Tarrasch Defense chess book on CDChess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe Ultimate Tarrasch Defense

Chess Training Software ... $29.95
Here's the kind of opening you've got to love - invented and promoted by a lone pioneer, against all norms of "sound play" in his day. Dr. Siegbert Tarrasch believed in free and easy play for his pieces, in rapid development, and was unwilling to patiently defend the orthodox Queen's Gambit. Therefore, in answer to 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3, Tarrasch played 3...c5! to open the game immediately. Click here to learn more on The Ultimate Tarrasch Defense.

   

The Complete 1.d4 Gambits chess database cdChess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe Complete 1.d4 Gambits

Chess Training Software ... $19.95
More than 52,200 games, 400 annotated games, 2,000 analyzed games, 80 photos, 33 ChessBase opening books, 6 video clips and 11 articles. Click here to learn more on The Complete 1.d4 Gambits.

   

The Complete Queen's Gambit chess database cdChess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe Complete Queen's Gambit

Chess Training Software ... $24.95
A new series from Franco Pezzi, the author of Gambitingly!. Never before has there been this much material on the Queen's Gambit. This CD contains hundreds of annotated and analyzed games, thousands of selected games and many opening books all in English, German and Italian. Click here to learn more on The Complete Queen's Gambit.

   

The Bozo-Indian Defense chess e-bookChess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe Bozo-Indian Defense

Chess Download E-Book ... $14.95
The Bozo-Indian Defense, 1.d4 Nc6 2.d5 Ne5, is a unique and self-contained chess opening for Black. Named after the pioneers Bogoljubow (Bogo-Indian) and Nimzowitsch (Nimzo-Indian), the fighting Bozo-Indian Defense is an independent system which offers surprising subtlety and flexibility. Click here for more information on The Bozo-Indian Defense.

   

Chess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, KeyBook IIThe Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, KeyBook II

Chess Training Book .............. $29.95
Now the exciting Blackmar-Diemer Gambit is brought up-to-the-minute in this incredible volume, featuring the latest in computer-guided analysis, correspondence and e-mail tournaments, even high-rated blitz encounters from the Internet Chess Club! Click here for more information on The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, KeyBook II.

   

Chess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
Mega-CD, 2nd Edition

Chess Training Software ... $19.95
Now that you own the best-ever BDG opening manual, back it up with that monster BDG database you have always wanted! Corner the information market today with the BDG Mega-CD, and make this exciting gambit come alive before your eyes. Click here for more on The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Mega-CD.

   

The King's Indian Defense, 5.Nf3 chess databaseChess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartThe King's Indian Defense, 5.Nf3
"Specialist" CD series

Chess Training Software ... $16.95
Here is a complete, no-nonsense collection of the games you have been looking for! The practical player's database. Click here for more information on The King's Indian Defense, 5.Nf3.

   

Dutch Defense Chess Opening Software DatabaseChess books and databases on CD add to cartThe Dutch Defense - Second Edition
"The Specialist" CD series

Chess Training Software  .. $16.95
Here is a complete, no-nonsense collection of the games you have been looking for! The practical player's database. Click here for more information on The Dutch Defense.

   

Albin's Gegengambit, (Counter-Gambit)Chess Books Queen's Pawn Opening add to cartAlbin's Gegengambit, (Counter-Gambit)

Chess Training Book .............. $17.00
This work is dedicated to the Albin’s Counter-Gambit, which arises after 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e5. At the price of a pawn Black can restrain the White development and aim to attack the opposing King, as most often castling on opposite sides is seen. Click here for more information on Albin's Gegengambit.
 

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