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[Issue #24 November/2017](#) ChessBase Newsletter // Dear Chess Friends! The new Fritz 16 has arrived! To coincide with its release, as from right now, you’ll get 25 % off of everything* in the [ChessBase-Shop]( until midnight on Tuesday! *Excluding vouchers, ducats and special prices for CBM subscribers Don’t wait too long! [Click here]( to see what you can order for 25% less now! Don’t lose on time - make the right move and take advantage of this excellent offer! The sale clock will keep ticking until midnight on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. // Our recommendations [NEW! Fritz 16 – He just wants to play]( FRITZ 16 When is chess the most enjoyable? When you win! Fritz 16 is looking forward to playing with you, and you’re certain to have a great deal of fun with him too. Tense games and even well-fought victories await you with the “Easy play” and “Assisted analysis” modes. Another fun feature in addition to the display of your Elo performance rating are the emoticons which show Fritz’s mood during the game. Fritz 16 is rounded off with a new and simplified program interface, new calculation training for improving your variation vision, new realistic rating pools on playchess.com and much, much more! [Instead of 69,90 € only 52,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [ChessBase 14 Mega package - now with Mega Database 2018!]( Do it like the World Champion or your chess friend next door! Start your own personal success story with ChessBase 14 and enjoy the game on new levels! Included in the Mega package: ChessBase 14 program + Mega Database 2018 and a year’s subscription to ChessBase Magazine (6 editions) as well as Premium membership for playchess.com and your ChessBase Account (6 months). [Instead of 279,90 € only 209,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [NEW! Mega Database 2018]( The "Mega" is the reference work for every ambitious chess player. The database contains the complete history of chess, with 7.1 million games from 1500 to 2017, edited to a very high standard and featuring a great deal of master analysis, all complete with a definitive classification. Use the Mega Database 2018 for perfect preparation and make the mother of all databases the key to your success! [Mega Database 2018 - Instead of 159,90 € only 119,93 €]( [Update Mega Database 2018 from Mega Database 2017 - Instead of 59,90 € only 44,93 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [New Number One: Houdini 6]( Houdini 6 continues where its predecessor left off, adding a solid 60 Elo points to an already formidable engine, once again making Houdini the strongest chess program currently available on the market. The new engine has been put to the test in various areas and thoroughly refined in all the right places: Position evaluation, search, time management and use of the endgame tablebases have been improved, as has parallel processing. Houdini 6 is once again available in two versions, "Standard" and "Pro”. The “Standard” version supports up to 8 processors and can use up to 4 GB of RAM. The "Pro” version is the right choice for high-end hardware and can use up to 128 CPUs and 128 GB RAM. [Houdini 6 Pro Instead of 99,90 € only 74,93 €]( [Houdini 6 Standard Instead of 79,90 € only 59,93 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [NEW! Powerbook 2018]( Powerbook 2018 offers you the very latest opening theory in a comprehensive variation tree that includes a statistical evaluation for each position. If you want to know what the main continuation is in a specific position, simply call up the Powerbook and check out the percentages! It is a first-class expansion for all those who want to comprehensively expand and train their opening knowledge.. [Instead of 69,90 € only 52,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Premium membership for playchess.com and for the ChessBase accounts]( Enjoy the highlight of the year, the World Championship match Carlsen vs. Karjakin, move by move! As a premium member follow the games live on the playchess.com server. What do the engines say about the current position? And what do master players think? As a premium member you also have access to all new ChessBase Web Apps: the video portal, the live database with more than 8 million games, the tactics server with more than 50,000 exercises, and much more! [Instead of 49,90 € only 37,43 €]( [order now]( // [Master Class Vol. 8 - Magnus Carlsen]( The Norwegian arrived on the scene practically from nowhere. With Carlsen, computer-supported opening preparation has somewhat faded into the background. Instead, greater stead has been placed on the sporting side of chess: Deep strategy, extensive endgame knowledge, energy and endurance are the trump cards of the new chess megastar. This DVD is a must for every fan of the game! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Opening Encyclopedia 2017]( Create a complete and powerful opening repertoire with ChessBase Opening Encyclopedia 2017! Comprehensive: THE reference work for every opening on just one DVD. Competent: Many renowned experts have worked on the DVD, including Avrukh, Berg, Gormally, Krasenkow, Kritz, Kuzmin and Marin, to name but a few! Unique: Collection of all opening surveys from ChessBase Magazine - over 1,000 articles (up to and incl. Issue # 176) Unlimited: Database with over 5.9 million games, of which over 85,000 are annotated. [ChessBase Opening Encyclopedia 2017 - Instead of 159,90 € only 119,93 €]( [Update ChessBase Opening Encyclopedia 2017 from ChessBase Opening Encyclopedia 2016 - Instead of 59,90 € only 44,93 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // Our Fritztrainer recommendations [Yannick Pelletier: The Hedgehog – a universal system against 1.c4 and 1.Nf3]( The hedgehog is a system characterized by a very specific pawn structure. Black’s setup may appear passive at first glance, but looks can be deceiving! This is because the Hedgehog is always waiting for a chance to pounce on an overstretched opponent with a counterattack. Black positions his pieces harmoniously behind a wall of pawns and waits until just the right moment for a breakthrough. The Swiss grandmaster Yannick Pelletier explains many theoretical variations and thematic games in great detail. Of course, the middlegame is also of great practical importance. To excel here you, have to practice – interactively! Video running time: 5 hrs 52 mins [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Simon Williams: The Tactical Chigorin]( Show your opponent that you’re looking for a fight right from the start! Immediately put White’s position under pressure with the Chigorin Defence (1.d4 d5 2.c4 Nc6). This opening is perfect for players who enjoy unconventional and sharp positions. Simon Williams will show you everything you need to know to play the Chigorin Defence and have great fun while you’re at it. This course is centered around understanding the opening ideas. This means that even if you forget a specific move when at the board, you’ll be able to make the right decision. [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Erwin l’Ami: The Beasty Botvinnik Variation in the Semi-Slav]( Is there a Tal or a Shirov in you? Then this is your chance! Join Erwin l' Ami on a journey to discover the hottest opening system known to man: the Botvinnik variation (1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 e6 5.Bg5 dxc4). Since its birth in the late 1930s, this variation has fascinated generations of dynamic players. The opening is still alive today and is considered to be the sharpest and most substantial response to 5.Bg5 in the Semi-Slav. [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Christian Bauer: Scandinavian – Strike first with the Scandinavian]( The Scandinavian opening (1.e4 d5) gets opponents onto unfamiliar terrain compared to when trotting out the Sicilian, French or 1.e4 e5 systems. Theory has only developed very slowly here and a lot remains undiscovered - so what you learn will be valid for a long time! Christian Bauer, who has won the French national championship several times, is convinced that the Scandinavian is a sensible and often underestimated opening! What is more, Black can choose between wild and more positional games. Make the Scandinavian your weapon of choice against 1. e4! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Vidit Gujrathi: The Fashionable Caro-Kann Vol.1 and 2]( Over the last few years, opening theory in Caro has developed at a rapid pace thanks to deep computer analysis. The Indian super GM Vidit Gujrathi not only presents you the latest trends, but also takes great pride in presenting you with his own new insights! “I have analyzed the new trends carefully and found some new ideas for Black. The dynamic play based on a strong strategic foundation has always fascinated me, and on these DVDs I have suggested the lines which I personally prefer and employ in practice.” [Instead of 54,90 € only 41,18 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Erwin L’Ami: The Stonewall Dutch - A Fighting Repertoire against 1.d4]( In the Dutch Stonewall variation, Black fights for the initiative from the very first move. World Champions such as Mikhail Botvinnik, and most recently Magnus Carlsen, have shown just how dangerous it is. World Champions such as Mikhail Botvinnik, and most recently Magnus Carlsen, have shown just how dangerous it can be. Take a fascinating journey with Grandmaster Erwin l'Ami and let him demonstrate the depth and charm of this attractive opening. At the end of this five-hour training course, your reward will be a new combative repertoire against 1.d4! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Simon Williams: London-System]( Do you like clear-cut attacking chess? Then you should look forward to this newDVD by Simon Williams. The Grandmaster from England will show you all the important ideas and tricks you need to get promising positions with White after 1.d4! "I'm going to show you some fascinating possibilities where you can get a great attack in a very lazy way." [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Viktor Bologan: The Modern Pirc]( Viktor Bologan has played the Pirc all his life - and has scored quite a few points with it! It is an extremely flexible opening and offers a range of options. “The Modern Pirc is actually a mixture of the Caro-Kann and the Pirc. In many lines, Black combines the ideas of the Classical Pirc, where the fianchettoed bishop is important, with the Caro-Kann idea of fighting for the center with c6-d5.” Equip yourself with a complete opening repertoire against 1.e4! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Sergei Tiviakov: Realizing an Advantage]( You are probably also familiar with this problem - you’ve finally reached an advantageous position. But what now? How do you convert your game into a full point in the tournament crosstable? Sergei Tiviakov approaches this topic from two sides, firstly from the psychological aspect of exploiting advantages, and secondly the technical aspect of actually grinding out the win. The topics of planning, the role of the centre and the importance of space advantages, dominance, the principle of two weaknesses, the transformation of advantages from one type to another, and king activity in the endgame and middlegame are all covered and explained in detail. Recommended for chess players of all classes and all ages! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Simon Williams: The Black Lion - an aggressive version of the Philidor Defense]( The Black Lion is a tenacious and flexible opening against 1.e4 that packs quite a bite. After 1.e4 d6 2.d4 Nf6 3.Nc3 e5 4.Nf3 Nbd7 5.Bc4 Be7 6.0–0 c6, Black wants to attack with an early ...g5 followed by ...Rg8 and g5-g4 to storm the White king’s position. GM Simon Williams is, as always, captivating and extremely entertaining: "Do you know any other repertoire DVD where black doesn’t castle?!" An exciting DVD! You too can let the Lion roar and the fun commence! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Karsten Müller: Endgames – The complete series, Volumes 1-14]( Karsten Müller’s DVD series is a classic of modern endgame theory. Here you find everything, from the basics in volume 1, to rook, major piece and asymmetrical endgames up to the "Golden Endgame Rules" in volume 14. [Instead of 299 € only 224,25 €]( [order now]( // [Daniel King: Powerplay 25 - Popular Queen’s Pawn Openings – A Repertoire For Black]( Openings like the London System and Trompowsky are on the advance! The idea is primarily for White to avoid complex theory and start the game from a solid footing. Let Daniel King show you how best you can best counter and use healthy development, an intact pawn structure and a secure king position to get a dynamic position from the opening! This DVD is the perfect addition to the Black repertoire given by Daniel King on Power Play DVDs 23 and 24! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // [Adrian Mikhalchishin: Pattern Recognition and Typical Plans]( The more patterns a chess player knows and learns, the better he or she can then play. Let GM Adrian Mikhalchishin explain typical patterns and strategic concepts with the games of the World Champions and broaden your chess horizon. Learn the art of pattern recognition and analog thinking, technqiues that have also helped the author himself to many a victory! [Instead of 29,90 € only 22,43 €]( [jetzt vorbestellen]( // You're a subscriber to the ChessBase newsletter. 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