Wall: Countering the Ruy Lopez with the Fighting Modern Steinitz - Interaktives Video-Schachtraining

Autor: Wall, Tim
Verlag / Hersteller: Chess-Base
Erscheinungsjahr: 2025
Sprache: Englisch

Master the Modern Steinitz: A Dynamic Counter to 1.e4 e5

Tim Wall's interactive video course teaches Black how to challenge the Ruy Lopez with the Modern Steinitz, a fighting system that shifts the initiative from move one. This comprehensive training package combines sharp tactical lines with flexible strategic approaches to suit different playing styles.

The course presents two complete repertoires—Attacking and Positional—built around key variations like the Siesta Variation and the Fishing Pole Attack. Players gain the tools to either press White's king with aggressive counterplay or transpose into solid Pirc-like positions that neutralize White's classical attacking plans.

Over 9 hours of video instruction, illustrated by model games and supported by tactical exercises, this course equips players to handle the Ruy Lopez with confidence and convert their deep preparation into concrete results.

Highlights

• Two complete opening repertoires—Attacking (sharp King's Gambit-style assaults) and Positional (Pirc/King's Indian-like structures)—for flexible responses to White's setup
• Master the Siesta Variation (5 c3 f5!) and the Fishing Pole Attack (5 0-0 Bg4 6 h3 h5!)—the two primary counterattacking weapons
• Model illustrative games demonstrate middlegame plans and tactical breakthroughs across both repertoires
• 10 tactical and positional exercises to reinforce key ideas and test understanding
• 9 hours of video content (English) delivered via ChessBase training app and video portal, accessible on Windows, Mac, iPad, and tablet
• Instruction by FIDE Trainer Tim Wall, drawing on decades of practical experience and teaching expertise

A comprehensive, practical course for players ready to turn the Modern Steinitz into a reliable weapon against 1.e4 e5.

FAQ

Which specific variations of the Modern Steinitz does this course cover?
The course focuses on two main lines: the Siesta Variation (5 c3 f5!) and the Fishing Pole Attack (5 0-0 Bg4 6 h3 h5!). Both are presented within two broader strategic frameworks—an Attacking Repertoire emphasizing sharp h-file attacks and a Positional Repertoire steering toward solid Pirc/King's Indian-like structures.

How is the course structured, and what learning materials are included?
The course consists of 9 hours of video instruction organized by chapter, each featuring model illustrative games that show plans and tactics through the middlegame and endgame. Ten tactical and positional exercises allow players to test and consolidate their understanding of key ideas.

What are the system requirements, and how is the content delivered?
The course is delivered via ChessBase training app (Windows 10/11 or Mac OS X), ChessBase Books (web browser access), and video stream through the ChessBase video portal. All formats require an internet connection; the package includes an activation key for all three access methods.