How to build an opening repertoire from scratch

by ChessBase
3/26/2024 – Want to build up a reliable and powerful opening repertoire? The Opening Encyclopaedia is the ideal tool to get things started! Offering a collection of new and updated opening articles, annotated games and videos, the Encyclopaedia will help you to build your repertoire based on personal preferences and strategic goals. Find here three ways in which you can make the most of this irreplaceable product.

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Three ways to use the Opening Encyclopaedia

Ideas for your repertoire

The repertoire for your ideas suggests a tailored approach to building or expanding your opening repertoire based on personal preferences and strategic goals, offering a collection of new and updated opening articles, annotated games, and videos.

This resource is designed to equip chess players with the necessary tools and knowledge to select openings that not only fit their playing style but also incorporate innovative strategies and ideas into their game.

Opening Videos

The Opening Encyclopaedia 2024 includes 75 high-quality opening videos, totalling over 27 hours of content, where popular ChessBase authors and numerous Grandmasters, such as Daniel King and Rustam Kasimdzhanov, present new opening ideas and strategies.

These videos offer clear and vivid explanations, making complex concepts accessible and providing viewers with fresh insights into opening preparation.

Opening Tutorials

The Opening Tutorials offer a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all established chess openings.

Designed to help chess players of all levels find the most suitable opening according to their personal preferences, these tutorials combine theoretical depth with practical advice, ensuring a solid foundation in opening principles and strategies.

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The new ChessBase Opening Encyclopaedia 2024 - More content. More ideas.

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Prepare against a stronger opponent in less than 30 minutes!

3/24/2024 – We have all been there: after a win in an open tournament, it is time to face a stronger opponent, and we struggle to figure out how to play the opening. Our recently launched Opening Encyclopaedia can be of great help in these situations. GM Dorian Rogozenco, a well-known and experienced chess trainer, demonstrates how to employ this excellent tool to prepare an effective strategy — and face the game confidently!
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The New Opening Encyclopaedia 2024 - Your easy access to Opening Theory

3/20/2024 – Be well-prepared with the new Opening Encyclopaedia 2024! Whether you want to build up a reliable and powerful opening repertoire or find new opening ideas for your existing repertoire, the Opening Encyclopaedia covers the entire opening theory and is the ideal start for your opening training. Many new articles enrich the current theory with new or revisited ideas. The Encyclopaedia can help you learn openings quickly and give you a head start on your next opponent. Each article contains explanations and annotated games illustrating typical plans to deepen your understanding.
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