Lifetime Repertoires Scandinavian Opening course by IM Robert Ris
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Introduction (1 variation)
Quickstarter Guide (25 variations, 15.1 avg. trainable depth)
1) 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Bc4 e6 7.Bd2 Bb4 – Move 8 Sidelines (61 variations, 16.5 avg. trainable depth)
2) 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Bc4 – 8.a3 Main lines (23 variations, 18.6 avg. trainable depth)
3) 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Bd2 c6: 7.Ne4, 7.Nh4, and 7.Bc4 (29 variations, 18.0 avg. trainable depth)
4) 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Ne5 c6 without 7.Bc4 (32 variations, 16.2 avg. trainable depth)
5) 5.Nf3 Bf5 6.Ne5 c6 7.Bc4 (41 variations, 17.9 avg. trainable depth)
6) 5.Bd2 Bg4 (6.Nf3 & 6.Be2) (24 variations, 12.5 avg. trainable depth)
7) 5.Bd2 Bg4 6.f3 Bd7 (57 variations, 15.7 avg. trainable depth)
8) 5.Bc4 Bg4 (55 variations, 15.4 avg. trainable depth)
9) 5.Bd3 and 5.a3 (9 variations, 12.0 avg. trainable depth)
10) 4.Bc4/d3 Setups (24 variations, 10.5 avg. trainable depth)
11) 4.b4, 4.Rb1, 4.g3 and 4.Qe2 (22 variations, 11.4 avg. trainable depth)
12) 3.Nf3 without 5.d4 (35 variations, 12.7 avg. trainable depth)
13) 3.Nf3 – 5.d4 O-O-O 6.Be3 (44 variations, 15.2 avg. trainable depth)
14) 3.Nf3 – 5.d4 O-O-O 6.c4 (31 variations, 18.0 avg. trainable depth)
15) Third Move Alternatives (18 variations, 10.9 avg. trainable depth)
16) Second Move Alternatives (78 variations, 11.5 avg. trainable depth)
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Pull the Rug Out from Under 1.e4
This complete repertoire for Black “bends the rules” with audacious moves — dares the first player to punish it — then counterstrikes with deft precision to take over the game.
It’s called Lifetime Repertoires: Scandinavian by International Master Robert Ris.
And here’s how it works:
After 1.e4, the Scandinavian immediately challenges the pawn with 1…d5, and waves the queen in front of White’s army after 2.exd5 Qxd5. A “red card violation” in the opening!
The Scandinavian Defense, a counterpunching
club favorite that’s played at
the 2700-Elo level, too
But the exposed queen is also extremely active on the 5th rank, able to zip and stir up trouble from one flank to another.
The c8-bishop — demoted to a “tall pawn” in other openings — enjoys an open diagonal. The other bishop will create a battery with the queen, while the knights will land on their usual stations on f6, c6, and sometimes d7.
Combine all of the above with an airtight pawn structure, and you get…
A Counterpunching Defense
Worthy Of World Champions
5-time world champion Vishy Anand played the Scandinavian in the 1995 PCA World Championship, and kicked off round 14 with an edge…
The GOAT Magnus Carlsen also played the opening in the 2016 and 2018 Olympiad, scoring 1.5 out of 2 games against 2700 competition…
Then there’s former world U18 champion, Sergey Tiviakov, who built a brilliant career with the Scandinavian.
With Ris’ guidance, you too can join these legends, who have had massive success answering 1.e4 with 1…d5.
Ris is a FIDE trainer with more than 15 years of experience coaching students from over 15 countries. A specialist in crazy openings and daring defenses, he has played his share of bold Scandinavians…
Including a victorious king walk at the 18th Dubai Open, and a “knight vs. bishop” masterclass at the 20th Cultural Village Tournament. Both against 2500-Elo grandmasters.
Inside the course, Ris serves up 548 MoveTrainer® variations and 24.5 hours of video, where he shows you how to combine provocation and precision to beat 1.e4.
🎯 From delaying castling, so you can quickly attack the flanks should the opportunity arise.
By delaying castling, the h8-rook
gets to join the action
🎯 Wrestling the initiative from White with “impossible” x-rays and petite combinations.
🎯 Moving the same bishop 4 times in 5 moves, while worsening the opponent’s pawns at every turn.
🎯 Fishing pole-style attacks… dealing death down the h-file against White’s modern move orders.
Death down the h-file!
🎯 Weakening your own structure in exchange for top-speed development and a decisive numbers advantage.
🎯 To outfighting romantic openings, like the Tennison and Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, with counter-gambits approved by the engines.
Of course, you’ll run into “booked-up” players who won’t give in to your daring and provocation. But that’s ok…
Because your position is sound anyway, and Ris will give you a roadmap for reaching equality or a pleasant, almost risk-free endgame.
We’re confident that Lifetime Repertoires: Scandinavian can improve your score against 1.e4 — while giving you the unbalanced, full-blooded strategic battles you relish.
See for yourself when you sign up.
Rest assured you will NOT risk even a penny, because you’re covered by our 100% satisfaction, money-back guarantee. So if you decide the course isn’t for you, no matter the reason, we’ll give you a complete and timely refund. No questions asked.
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Jackson (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
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Zane (verified owner) –
Decent course. Compared to his other courses, this course is relatively simple and faster to learn. Probably the nature of Grunfeld opening itself could be a reason.
James (verified owner) –
In two recent wins, my opponents failed to follow the golden rules, making it easy for me to win the games.
Kaden Arabic (verified owner) –
The ideas taught in this course helped me defend against a brutal attack in my last tournament. I was able to secure the half-point once I defused the attack.
Hayden (verified owner) –
I’m still a fairly new adult learner and have looked at all the major courses and finally feel like I have an option that makes sense for my level and available time.
Charles (verified owner) –
As a beginner it’s easy to get overwhelmed by big repertoires but this one has the perfect number of lines and yet,
Kayden (verified owner) –
Some courses handled the opening principles nicely
Henry (verified owner) –
Another problem I faced was during my well-planned opening, sometimes opponent would bring the queen out
Aiden (verified owner) –
Now that I don’t need to invest much energy in the opening phase, I can concentrate on improving my middle and endgame play.
Anthony (verified owner) –
Also, this course is not aimed at advanced and master level therefore; it didn’t overwhelmed me with things that I don’t need to worry about at my level.
Dylan (verified owner) –
I think many of these reviewers forget what it was like to be a beginner, or a casual player.
Angeline (verified owner) –
I would never recommend this book to anybody that I would consider a beginner, and maybe not even a “casual” player (depending on the definition).
Ryder (verified owner) –
Really good course
Daniel (verified owner) –
I appreciate the effort gone into it. It’s helped me become better at my openings and I’m looking forward to what he has next in store. Cheers.
Robert (verified owner) –
Even above beginner level, knowing the first ten moves is usually sufficient, and the variations in this course average nine moves.
Phoenix (verified owner) –
keep repeating basic principles annoying number of times (sometimes say it with a beard then later repeat it without the beard 😁)
Richard (verified owner) –
Wonderfully Structured and Organized Course
Avery (verified owner) –
Even when one of my opponents didn’t follow theory, which often happens with beginners,
Porse (verified owner) –
I am an expert rated chess player FIDE Rated 2306 who had the privilege to beta-test this wonderful course. I went through some of the chapters of this course namely,
Nolan (verified owner) –
I’m still a fairly new adult learner and have looked at all the major courses and finally feel like I have an option that makes sense for my level and available time.
John (verified owner) –
more importantly, when we have to make an exception to the standard plan, a very good explanation of what would happen if we didn’t do it,
Kim Jin Un (verified owner) –
I’ve only reviewed all the black lines but I am liking the author’s approach of adding exercises after each chapter to make sure you are looking at the positions themselves rather than just routinely memorizing the lines without absorbing the content of his commentary.
Patrick (verified owner) –
For taking all the fun out of my chess games. I never thought anybody would be cruel enough to make winning so easy that chess has become boring.
Putri Nuraisyah (verified owner) –
At this level this course covers a sweet spot.
Kevin (verified owner) –
he gives you basic principles that just works 90% of the situations – it sounded silly to me at first, but then it became a daily prayer
William (verified owner) –
I bought this course with video few weeks ago (thanks to @JRHat for recommending it to me).
Zohar (verified owner) –
he would cover all possible silly reactions that could derail my well-thought opening, and how to deal with them
Ang Tu Yua (verified owner) –
Now that I don’t need to invest much energy in the opening phase, I can concentrate on improving my middle and endgame play.
Angel (verified owner) –
Some courses handled the opening principles nicely