Chessbase DVD The Sicilian Taimanov-Scheveningen by GM Ramirez 2014 In Good Condition

Chessbase DVD The Sicilian Taimanov-Scheveningen by GM Ramirez 2014

FOR SALE IS A 2014 CHESSBASE DVD TITLED THE SICILIAN TAIMANOV-SCHEVENINGEN BY GRANDMASTER ALEJANDRO RAMIREZ.
 
The Sicilian has been known for decades as the most reliable way for Black to obtain an unbalanced but good position.
 
The "Taimanov-Scheveningen" refers to a specific move order and resulting position in the Paulsen Sicilian Defense, characterized by the moves e6 and a6 which are the hallmarks of the Paulsen and Taimanov Sicilians, creating a solid pawn structure. It's a hybrid opening where black chooses the Taimanov move order in the Paulsen (1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Nc6 5. Nc3 Qc7) characterised by Qc7 (This develops the queen, often preparing for counterplay on the queenside and preventing White from playing Nb5). The Taimanov can then also transitions later on into a Scheveningen setup if black play a d6. 
 
The Taimanov move order helps prevent the Keres Attack, a strong attacking system for White against the Scheveningen where white plays g4. It also helps to avoid the Najdorf, and whites popular English Attack which can be strong for white.
 
The Taimanov system is hence a specific type of Paulsen. Louis Paulsen was a pioneer in developing the Sicilian Defense, particularly the Paulsen System. It aims to create a solid pawn structure with a pawn on c5 e6, a6, and sometimes a pawn on d6. Black also typically develops the knight to c6. This setup allows for strong defenses and potential counter-attacks in the center. 
 
Unlike the Najdorf, the Paulsen provides a safer and more positionally based way of fighting against 1.e4. Black is able to obtain adequate counterplay in all variations without going for a do-or-die type of attack.
 
This DVD will combine the power of the pure Paulsen Sicilian with eventual transpositions to the Scheveningen when it is convenient for the black player.
 
Anand, Topalov, Morozevich, Ivanchuk, Grischuk, Leko, Svidler, Jakovenko, Polgar and countless other grandmasters are defending with the Paulsen, and with excellent results.
 
The theory presented in this DVD is cutting edge; most of the games analyzed were played at the highest level of chess: the 2013 Tromso World Cup.

Video running time: 4 h 04 min (English)
Including CB 12 Reader
 
Alejandro Ramirez is the only Grandmaster from Central America and achieved his title at the age of 15. Since then he has played in top level events including the World Chess Championship in 2004, three Olympiads and he was the winner of the 2010 US Open.
 
WHERE I GOT THIS DVD:
I BOUGHT THIS CHESS TRAINER DVD ONLINE ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO. IT HAS BEEN ONLY IN MY POSSESSION EVER SINCE AND WAS WELL TAKEN CARE OFF.
 
CONDITION: IN GOOD CONDITION. THE ACTIVATION CODE AND SECURITY CODES ARE ON THE INSIDE JACKET OF DVD BOX AS INDICATED BY THE BLUE LINE ERASERS.
 
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