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Master the Modern Defence 1...g6 - A Dynamic and Unbalanced Weapon for Black
Daniel Fernandez
By opting for a fianchetto setup, you embrace unbalanced and strategically rich positions, steering away from predictable theory battles.
What Makes 1…g6 So Effective?
• Avoids Mainstream Theory
• Strategic Complexity
• Targeting White’s Centre
Your Guide: GM Daniel Fernandez
A devoted 1…g6 expert, Grandmaster Daniel Fernandez will lead you through this fascinating and double-edged opening, helping you build confidence and master its unique subtleties. Ready to Energize Your Repertoire?
Take control of the game from move one – dare to play 1…g6!
Contents
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The Austrian Pirc Setup: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4 Nf6 5.Nf3
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4 Nf6 5.Nf3 0-0: Ter Sahakyan vs Onischuk
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Pirc Links to the Classical: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.a4 Nc6
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.a4 Nc6: Caruana vs Aronian
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King's Indian Defence Links: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.c4 e5
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.c4 e5 5.Nc3 Nc6: Kalogeris vs Papakonstantinou
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.c4 e5 5.Nc3 exd4: Firouzja vs Carlsen
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The positional Nf3: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.Be2 e5: de Waele vs Fernandez
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.c3 Nf6 5.Bd3 0-0 6.0-0 c5: Aronian vs Artemiev
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.Bc4 Nf6: Sorensen vs Fernandez
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.Nc3 a6 5.a4 b6 6.Bc4 e6 7.0-0 Ne7 8.Re1 Nd7 9.Bf4 Bb7: Tomashevsky vs Carlsen
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 d6 3.Nf3 Bg7 4.Nc3 a6 5.Be3 b5 6.Bd3 Bb7: Maatman vs Fernandez
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The 150 attack: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.Qd2
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.Qd2 b5 6.0-0-0: Erigaisi vs Carlsen
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nf3 d6 4.Nc3 c6 5.Be3 b5 6.Bd3 Nd7 7.h3: Bosiocic vs Fernandez
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.Qd2 b5 6.f3: Shankland vs Nakamura
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.Qd2 b5 6.h4 h5 7.f3: Hecht vs Mons
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Delaying d6: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 a6!?
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 a6!?: Willow vs Moroni
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The Gurgenidze Structure: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 d6 3.Nc3 c6
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 d6 3.Nc3 c6 4.Be3 Nf6 5.f3 b5: Pranesh vs Carlsen
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The Austrian Attack: 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4 a6: Erdogdu vs Vrolijk
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1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.Be3 a6 5.f4 b5: Hague vs Fernandez
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Position 1 - The Austrian Pirc with 6.Bd3 and 7.e5
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Position 2 - The Austrian Pirc with 6.e5 and 8.Bc4
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Position 3 - Pirc Links
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Position 4 - King's Indian Defence Links
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Position 5 - Positional 3.Nf3
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Position 6 - 3.Nf3 & 4.Bc4 Variation
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Position 7 - Hippo Structure
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Position 8 - 150 Attack
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Position 9 - Gurgenidze Structure
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Position 10 - Austrian Attack
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The Austrian Pirc Attack
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Pirc Links to Classical Variation
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150 Attack 3.Nc3 4.Be3
