IM Kushager Krishnater brings the power of his analytical approach to the table. He built a complete repertoire against the QGD for White based on his work with top-level grandmasters.
Top-Level Repertoire against Queen’s Gambit Declined I
IM Kushager Krishnater designed this course to provide you with a modern and highly practical repertoire against Queen’s Gambit Declined.
Top-Level Repertoire against Queen’s Gambit Declined II
In this course, IM Kushager Krishnater examines the following highly topical lines: Vienna Variation, Tarrasch Defence, Semi-Tarrasch Defence, and Queen’s Gambit Declined with 4…Nbd7, and 4…h6.
Outline:
Chapter 1 – QGD – 6.Bf4 c6 7.h3 0-0 8.e3 Bf5
Chapter 2 – QGD – 6…c6 – 7th/8th move alternatives
Chapter 3 – QGD – 6…Bf5 7.h3 c – Part I & other 6th move alternatives
Chapter 4 – QGD – 6…Bf5 7.h3 c6
Chapter 5 – QGD – 6…Bf5 7.h3 c6 8.g4 Bg6!?
Chapter 6 – QGD – 6…Bf5 7.h3 0-0
Chapter 7 – QGD – 4…a6 – all except 6…c6
Chapter 8 – QGD – 4…a6 – 6…c6
Chapter 9 – Ragozin – 7…dxc4 & 6th move sides
Chapter 10 – Ragozin – 7…Ne7/…b6/…a6/…Bd6
Chapter 11 – Ragozin – 7…Re8 9.a3 e5
Chapter 12 – Ragozin – 7…Re8 9.a3 b6/a6
Chapter 13 – Ragozin – 7…Re8 9.a3 h6- 11.h3 Ne4
Chapter 14 – Ragozin – 7…Re8 9.a3 h6- 11.h3 a6
Chapter 15 – Ragozin – 7…Re8 9.a3 h6- 11.h3 Ne7
Chapter 16 – Tarrasch – 10…Qa5 & sides
Chapter 17 – Tarrasch – 10…Nbd7
Chapter 18 – Semi Tarrasch – 5…cxd4- 10..h6-13…Be6
Chapter 19 – Semi Tarrasch – 5…cxd4- -13…Qxb2 & …g5
Chapter 20 – Semi-Tarrasch – 9… h6 10.Bh4 Be6!?
Chapter 21 – Semi Tarrasch – 5…Nxd5 13…Nd7
Chapter 22 – Semi Tarrasch – 5…Nxd5 13…Nc6/11…Nc6
Chapter 23 – 4…Nbd7 – 5.Qc2 c5 & sides
Chapter 24 – 4…Nbd7 – 5.Qc2 Bb4
Chapter 25 – 4…Nbd7 – 5…dxc4 6.e4 c5-Part I
Chapter 26 – 4…Nbd7 – 5.Qc2 – 5..dxc4 6.e4 c5 – 8…Ne5
Chapter 27 – 4…Nbd7 – 5.Qc2 dxc4 6.e4 Nb6 & sides
Chapter 28 – Vienna – 5.e4 b5!?
Chapter 29 – Vienna – 5.e4 Bb4 7.0-0 Nxc3
Chapter 30 – Vienna – 5.e4 Bb4 7.0-0 Nf6!?
Chapter 31 – 4…h6
About The Author:
IM Kushager Krishnater [2411 FIDE]
is a seasoned chess coach from India. For the last 3 years, he’s been guiding chess players of every skill level, from complete beginners to elite Super Grandmasters like Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujarathi. Chatting about chess with folks from all over the spectrum has sharpened his insights on tailoring training to suit various playing strengths. As a coach, he’s all about helping players polish their natural game – whether they lean towards aggressive plays or prefer a more positional approach – while also buffing up any areas where they’re a bit shaky. His trophy cabinet’s got some serious wins like the Asian Youth U-18 Team Gold and an individual Silver in the Asian Youth U-18 Rapid.
