1...d6 Flexible Repertoire

IM Valentin Baidetskyi reveals…

Need a fresh take on playing against 1.e4?

Here is the recipe.

Start with an old-school opening from the 18th century that everyone’s forgotten about.

Blend it with another system to make it truly flexible and unstoppable.

Spice it up with the strongest engine analysis, triple-checking all the lines, and picking only the top-scoring variations.

That’s what IM Valentin Baidetskyi did. He mixed the Improved Hanham Variation of the Philidor Defense with the Pirc, and the outcome?

Nothing short of spectacular.

It crushes titled players and is a total beast in club play.

Here’s what you are going to learn:

• Philidor Endgame – Think this endgame is a no-go with Black because it’s too drawish? Think again. IM Baidetskyi is here to prove otherwise. He’s got a complete guide to winning this endgame, just like Magnus Carlsen did against GM Francisco Vallejo. Get ready to turn those drawish fears into victories.

• Gustafsson Variation – White goes all in for the flank attack? IM Baidetskyi will reveal two deceptively quiet moves that can turn the tables on your opponent.

• Battling the Mainline – White’s solid on theory? Perfect! IM Baidetskyi mixes things up with the aggressive exd4 system. Here’s your guide to clinching that win.

• Off Beat Arsenal – Does White dodge the main lines and deviate early? IM Baidetskyi has prepared a few very powerful variations you can use to counter players who steer clear of the book. Think of this as your lucky day – they score really well!

IM Valentin Baidetskyi really wants to help you master this opening (after all it’s his top pick against 1.e4). That’s why he prepared a few useful bonuses for you:

1. Model Games Collection – IM Baidetskyi included 8 model games with video annotations so you can see the theory in action
2. PGN Vault – Fully annotated, chapter-by-chapter PGNs with extra lines and ideas for those looking to level up
3. Practicum Access – to learn the key tactical ideas & and stay sharp