Description
Mastering the London System by Elisabeth Pähtz
The London System is one of the most popular openings at every level of chess but not all Londons are the same. In this course, Grandmaster Elisabeth Pähtz presents the London System, a structured and ambitious approach based on the immediate Bf4, leading to rich and dynamic positions.
From the very beginning, Pähtz explains what makes this move order unique. Compared to the Neo London, the early Bf4 setup opens the door to different structures and critical battlegrounds including sharp …c5 systems, the challenging …Qb6 lines, tactical ideas with …Qxb2, and London setups that resemble Caro-Kann structures.
Across a well-organised course, she systematically covers Black’s most important options, including modern trends with …Bf5, the increasingly popular …Nh5 lines, Queen’s Gambit Declined setups, and key move-order nuances that often shape the entire game.
In Chapter 7, Pähtz brings everything together by clearly explaining the relationship between the London System and the Neo London, incorporating and referencing material from her previous course. The result is a fully integrated repertoire, where both approaches complement each other seamlessly.
More than just theory, this course emphasises practical understanding. Pähtz shows how typical structures, plans, and ideas can turn the London into a powerful and flexible weapon, especially in tournament play. Whether you are new to the London or looking to deepen your repertoire, this course provides a clear, modern, and complete path to mastering the London Classic.
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ChessBase training App (Download and installation for Windows and Mac)
ChessBase-Books (Online version for web browsers)
Video stream for iPad, tablet, PC etc. in the ChessBase video portal
Available as a download only! Video running time: 13 (!) hours (English)
Elisabeth Pähtz (born 1985) has been the best German chess player for many years. She has been a national player since 1998 and became WGM in 2001, IM in 2004 and GM in 2022. In 2002, she became world champion in the U18 category for the first time, and three years later also in the top category, the U20. In 2017 she won bronze at the World Rapid Chess Championship and in 2018 she became European Rapid Chess Champion and European Blitz Vice-Champion.
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App for Windows: Windows- PC, Windows 10 or 11 and Internet
App for Mac: Mac OS X and internet
ChessBase books: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
ChessBase video stream: Computer (iPad, Tablet, PC etc.), current browser, internet
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