Looking for an opening for Black against 1.d4? Combined with the Nimzo, the Bogo-Indian Defense is a comprehensive opening solution. GM Damian Lemos course is a perfect introduction to learn the ideas behind this opening. Get instant access with 35% off. ►https://ichs.co/2LH93ar
The Bogo-Indian Defense is a very strong weapon for Black against 1. d4, based firmly on positional principles that guarantee black a good game in the long-term.
The Bogo-Indian is a popular opening at the Grandmaster level however it is very uncommon at the beginner and intermediate levels because many of the positional concepts are advanced and difficult to grasp at first glance. However, spend a little time with GM Damian Lemos and soon you’ll be able to deploy this opening as your surprise weapon to start picking up some wins at your chess club.
The opening starts with the moves 1.d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 Bb4+ and is named after Efim Bogoljubow. In this video, GM Damian Lemos is joined by FM WIll Stewart to explore this interesting opening. They particularly take the time to investigate how Black should proceed when White decides against 3.Nf3 and instead goes for 3.g3.
This is one of White´s most popular opening choices in the queen-pawn system – the Catalan Opening with an early kingside fianchetto.
The Catalan Opening may look harmless at a superficial glance, but it is actually an extremely dangerous opening for White and Black should be prepared to handle it accordingly.
GM Lemos demonstrates a very simple and effective method for Black to easily achieve equality (or more!) from the opening with energetic play. Not only is the Bogo-Indian Defense based on a very solid positional foundation, but it is also an extremely effective surprise weapon!
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