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The Surprising Black Knights Tango - Unleash Winning Strategies as Black
Andrew Martin
After 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6!?, Black takes the initiative, luring White into overextending their central pawns, only to dismantle them with precise counterplay. The Tango is not just an opening – it’s a weapon, designed for players who want to win as Black
This flexible system allows Black to dictate the game’s direction. While 3.d5 might seem tempting for White, it’s often avoided in favour of moves like 3.Nc3 or 3.Nf3. Here, Black can seamlessly transition into dynamic setups such as the Bogo- Indian, Nimzo-Indian, or even the King’s Indian Defence. The variety keeps opponents guessing and offers rich opportunities for creative play. In this comprehensive course, FIDE Senior Trainer Andrew Martin guides you through the exciting world of the Tango, preparing you to confidently deploy this opening in competitive games. Tailored for players under a 2000 rating, Martin’s clear explanations and actionable strategies will supercharge your repertoire. The Tango is not just an opening – it’s a weapon, designed for players who want to win as Black. Let Andrew Martin, a trusted ChessBase contributor since 2005, equip you with the skills to surprise and conquer your opponents!
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- Video running time: 4 hours 55 minutes
Contents
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1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 Nc6 - Introduction
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Introduction and Potter vs Benjamin - 3.d5 Ne5 4.e4 e6
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3.d5 Ne5 4.e4/b3: Saemisch - Torre Repetto & Marshall - Torre Repetto
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3.Nc3 e5 4.dxe5 Nxe5 5.e4 Bc5: Shahar - Szapiro
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3.Nc3 e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.e4 Ng6: Spiller - Orlov
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3.Nf3 e6 4.Bg5 Bb4+ 5.Nc3 h6: Wachtel - Yermolinsky
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3.Nf3 e6 4.a3 g6: Kiselev - Pilavov
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3.Nf3 e6 4.g3 g6: Martirosyan - Nakamura
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3.Nf3 e6 4.g3 d6: Wagh - Caruana
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The Repertoire - Introduction
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3...Ne5 4.e4 e6 5.f4 Ng6 6.e5 Ne4: Lamaze - Vlassov
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3...Ne5 4.e3 e6 5.Nc3 Bb4 6.Bd2 0-0: Vasilevich - Kosteniuk
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3...Ne5 4.Qd4 Ng6 5.e4 e5 6.Qd3 Bc5: Svela - Efimov
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3.d5 Ne5 4.Qc2 e6 5.e4 Bb4+ 6.Bd2 Qe7 - Maki - Yermolinsky
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4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Qe7 6.Bg2 Bxd2 7.Nxbd2 d6 8.e4 e5 9.d5 Nb8 10.b4: Silman - Orlov
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4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Qe7 6.Bg2 Bxd2 7.Nxbd2 d6 8.0-0 a5 9.e4 e5 10.d5 Nb8 11.Ne1 0-0: Mamedjarova - Naiditsch
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4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Qe7 6.Bg2 Bxd2 7.Nxbd2 d6 8.0-0 a5 9.e4 e5 10.d5 Nb8 11.Ne1 h5: Soln - Wahls
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4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Qe7 6.Bg2 Bxd2 7.Nxbd2 d6 8.0-0 0-0 9.Qc2 a5: Krishnater - Karthikeyan
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4.g3 Bb4+ 5.Bd2 Qe7 6.Bg2 Bxd2 7.Nxbd2 d6 8.0-0 a5 9.Nb1 0-0 10.Nc3 Bd7: Bosboom - Kasimdzhanov
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4.a3 g6 5.Nc3 Bg7 6.e4 d6 7.Be3 0-0: Kiselev - Pilavov
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4.a3 d6 5.Nc3 g6 6.d5 Nb8 7.e4 Bg7 8.Be2 0-0: Donchenko - Kritz
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4...Bb4 5.Qc2 d6 6.Bd2 0-0 7.a3 Bxc3: Docx - Hausrath
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4...Bb4 5.Qc2 d6 6.Bd2 0-0 7.e3 e5: Konyshev - Bologan
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4...Bb4 5.Qc2 d6 6.Bg5 h6: Flear - Bologan
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4...Bb4 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bh4 g5 7.Bg3 Ne4: Turcan - Rozentalis
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4...Bb4 5.Bg5 h6 6.Bh4 g5 7.Bg3 Ne4: Turincio Garcia - Vlassov
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3.Nf3 e6 4th move alternatives
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4.Bg5 h6 5.Bh4 Bb4+ 6.Nc3 g5: Janik - Gajewski
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4.Bf4 Bb4+: Antova - Pranav
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3.g3 and 3.Nc3 e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.e4 Ng6 6.h4 h5 7.Bg5 Bc5: Nesterov - Praggnanandhaa
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3...e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.a3 Ng6 6.h4 h5 7.Bg5 d6: Khegay vs Caruana
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3...e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.h4 h5 6.Nf3 Ng6 7.Bg5 Be7: Erdos - Bologan
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3...e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.h4 Neg8 6.Nf3 Ng4: Zujev - Gupta
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3...e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.e4 Ng6 6.Be3 Bb4 7.Qc2 Bxc3: Parnali - Sadwhani
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3...e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.e4 Ng6 6.Be3 Bb4 7.f3 Bxc3: Jelen - Dizdarevic
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3...e5 4.d5 Ne7 5.e4 Ng6 6.Bd2 Bc5: Karttunen - Georgiev
