Valentin battle-tested it against the toughest opponents and triple-checked all the lines with the most powerful engines including Lc0 (Leela Chess Zero).
Looking for a solid, yet flexible opening choice against 1.e4?
IM Valentin Baidetskyi recommends… the Philidor Defense.
But there is a twist. It’s not that old & boring Philidor.
It is completely rebuilt from the ground up opening preparation based on 1…d6.
Valentin battle-tested it against the toughest opponents and triple-checked all the lines with the most powerful engines including Lc0 (Leela Chess Zero).
Excellent for classical chess and great for blitz and rapid.
This mini-course is based on 1…d6 Flexible Repertoire with IM Valentin Baidetskyi which crushes titled players and is a total beast in club play.
About the author:
IM Valentin Baidetskyi [2499 FIDE]
is a seasoned chess professional and coach from Ukraine, now playing for Austria. With 14 years of chess experience under his belt, he’s dedicated to sharing his insights and elevating the skills of others. As a coach, Valentin focuses on enhancing all areas of your game, delivering guidance in clear, straightforward language. He boasts a current ELO of 2499, with a blitz rating of 2525. Valentin also clinched the title at the Austrian Rapid Championship in 2023.
