Keep It Simple: 1.e4

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International Master Christof Sielecki's long-awaited new book utilising Chessable's unique video-sync technology is here.

Keep It Simple: 1.e4 does exactly what it says on the tin - it is an easy-to-learn, precise and systematic look at how White can topple every defence at Black's disposal.

But this Chessable first is far more than a chess e-book.

Included are a total of 17 hours of instructional video synced with 700 MoveTrainer™ variations allowing you to watch, read and practise at the same time.

IM Sielecki is, of course, no stranger to video chess instruction. His popular YouTube channel Chessexplained now has nearly 30,000 subscribers.

Here he presents a super-solid set of carefully chosen lines to equip players at all levels with tools to dominate Black in the opening.

IM Sielecki's main recommendation for dealing with the main line of 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 is based on the Scotch Four Knights which follows with 3. Nc3 and aiming for d4 to get an advantage in the opening.

The author also presents reliable systems to keep the pressure on Black's every try.

Three chapters are devoted to the Sicilian, plus systems against the Caro-Kann, the French, the Pirc, Modern and Philidor and ways to counter the Scandinavian, the Alekhine and other rare lines.

This exclusive book is the first of a new generation of Chessable video-sync e-books and it is brought to you by one of the best video teachers out there.

Study, learn and enjoy.

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Course stats

For: white pieces

Total students: 1,150

Recommended for: Casual players Intermediate players Advanced players

Paid video: 15 hours and 5 minutes

Free video: 2 hours and 55 minutes

Trainable variations: 701

Informational variations: 10

Avg. line depth: 12.29

Instruction: 59,309 words

Released on: Mar 12, 2018

Support level: High

Section: 🎓 Titled player

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Variation Details

2 x Alekhine Defence (4.50 avg depth)

20 x Alekhine: 3.d4 (11.90 avg depth)

38 x Caro-Kann (11.39 avg depth)

28 x Caro-Kann: Two Knights, 3...Bg4 (11.89 avg depth)

102 x Four Knights Game (14.75 avg depth)

2 x French (3.50 avg depth)

96 x French: Exchange (13.53 avg depth)

25 x King's Pawn (10.04 avg depth)

16 x Modern (7.94 avg depth)

11 x Open Game (7.82 avg depth)

38 x Philidor Defence (9.76 avg depth)

49 x Pirc (10.02 avg depth)

8 x Russian Game (Petroff Defence) (9.25 avg depth)

64 x Scandinavian (Centre Counter) (10.81 avg depth)

49 x Sicilian: 2...Nc6 (10.98 avg depth)

46 x Sicilian: 2...e6 (11.89 avg depth)

17 x Sicilian: 2.Nf3 (9.76 avg depth)

14 x Sicilian: Moscow (10.57 avg depth)

30 x Sicilian: Moscow 3...Bd7 (14.60 avg depth)

4 x Sicilian: Nimzowitsch (12.25 avg depth)

4 x Sicilian: O'Kelly Variation (17.50 avg depth)

20 x Sicilian: Rossolimo, 3...g6 (12.80 avg depth)

9 x Start position (50.22 avg depth)

19 x Three Knights Game (8.37 avg depth)

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