The Surprising Black Knights' Tango - Andrew Martin

The Surprising Black Knights’ Tango by Andrew Martin
Unleash Winning Strategies as Black!

The Black Knights Tango, also known as the Mexican Defence, is a bold and unconventional opening that puts White on edge from the very first moves. 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. This flexible system allows Black to dictate the games direction.

While 3.d5 might seem tempting for White, its 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 Kings 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, Martins clear explanations and actionable strategies will supercharge your repertoire.

The Tango is not just an opening its 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!

5 hours video running time (English)

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Andrew Martin (born 1957) is an English chess player with the title of international master. Martin received his title as international master in 1984. He earned his first grandmaster norm in the British Championship of 1997 in Brighton. Martin was a commentator at.the chess world championship between Kasparov and Kramnik in 2000 and commentated at the British Championship for 20 years, before retiring in 2017. Martin is known as a professional chess teacher and is the former Head of the ECF Academy. Martin is a chess columnist, an author of chess books and the author of various instructional ChessBase videos. He is also a FIDE Senior Trainer and the current ECF Manger of Coaches.

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App for Windows: Windows- PC, Windows 10 or 11 and Internet

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