Sicilian Paulsen for Black – Top-Level Repertoire + PGN June 24, 2025

We are excited to present a long-awaited addition to our repertoire library – Sicilian Paulsen for Black, authored by the dynamic duo GM Luca Moroni and GM Pier Luigi Basso. This course is not only a comprehensive guide to the Paulsen Sicilian but also a complete weapon against 1.e4, covering all possible deviations on moves 2 and 3.

Whether you’re a die-hard Sicilian fan or simply looking for a practical, fighting repertoire with minimal memorization and maximum clarity, this course is for you.

🧠 What You Get:

16 Theoretical Chapters – covering the Paulsen core and all relevant deviations
30 Interactive Test Positions – sharpen your decision-making with practical exercises
Memory Booster – reinforce key lines and typical plans
Video Version – 4h 53min of elite explanations
15-Minute Repertoire Summary – Basso’s signature quick-start overview

🎯 Why Play the Paulsen?

“Some people – and I mean a lot of people – have been asking for this for a long time.”
— GM Pier Luigi Basso

The Paulsen Sicilian (also known as the Kan) offers a flexible and aggressive way to counter 1.e4 without falling into well-trodden mainline theory. With early …e6 and …a6, Black keeps options open and aims for rich, dynamic positions.

GM Luca Moroni’s trademark line with 5…Bc5 leads to sharp, unbalanced middlegames where Black plays for a win from the start. The course also includes a fresh alternative with 5…g6, giving you multiple weapons in your arsenal.

🔍 Course Highlights:

✅ Fighting Repertoire – play for 3 results in all variations
✅ Two Approaches vs Maroczy – flexible or combative depending on your goals
✅ Revolutionary Anti-Alapin Setup – obscure but effective!
✅ Solutions to Rare Lines – everything from 2.Nc3 to 3.b3, 3.g3, and 3.d3
✅ Clear-cut structure – easy to learn, hard to play against

Whether you’re facing the main line with 5.Nc3, the positional 5.Bd3, or sidelines like the Alapin and g3 systems, you’ll always be in control with this course.