Jobava London According to Jobava – Part 1 – 2025 Edition + PGN

Variation Map

The course covers Black’s major defensive tries:

3…g6 — The fianchetto setup, where White chooses between positional development (Nf3, e3, Be2, h3, kingside castling) or aggressive plans (Qd2-Bh6 exchanging dark-squared bishops, or h4-h5 challenging the kingside structure)

3…c5 — Challenging the center immediately, where 4.e3 leads to rich positional battles, including analysis of the trendy 4…Qa5!?

3…Bf5 — Developing the light-squared bishop before e7-e6, creating what Jobava calls “a mirror image of the Italian Game”

Black’s 2nd Move Alternatives — Complete coverage of 2…c6, 2…Bf5, 2…c5, and the symmetrical 2…Nc6

Recent Defensive Ideas — Direct response against 3…Nh5 (Gavrilescu), 3…Bd7 (Kazakousky), and 3…c6 systems (Martinez Alcántara)

Technical Specifications

6 Main Sections featuring original 2024 chapters enhanced with 2025 theoretical updates and clear indicators showing where new analysis appears

“Jobava against the World” — Dedicated section refuting the latest recommendations from various authors and repertoire books, including responses to Modern Chess Autumn Challenge submissions

30 Test Positions designed to sharpen your tactical and positional understanding

Memory Booster for efficient retention of critical lines

To Go Version of the sections for quick study

Video Instruction with Jobava’s personal commentary

The database includes exclusive rapid games between Jobava and GM Luca Moroni, played specifically for this course to test new ideas, with live commentary. Additionally, annotated games from Jobava’s career—including his legendary 2016 Olympiad victory against Ruslan Ponomariov—provide practical context for the theoretical recommendations.

Build on the Foundation

This expanded edition builds directly on Jobava London According to Jobava – Part 1, released in 2024. Existing students will find their knowledge enhanced and updated, while new students receive the complete package in one comprehensive course.

The Jobava London continues to evolve because its creator refuses to stand still. This expanded edition proves that openings don’t become obsolete when they’re built on sound strategic principles and maintained with creative energy. Experience the opening as Jobava himself plays it—dynamic, practical, and one step ahead of the opposition.