1. 1 Introduction

Introducing the New Jobava London System!

My first Jobava London System course needs no introduction. Since its release, the Jobava London System opening has boomed in popularity, proving to be a go-to pick for both beginners and World Champions alike in pursuit of killer attacks. But with more games and higher rated adopters comes new theory and ideas. I've teamed up with Blair to compile all the latest theory and ideas so you can fight for the win, including my new main move against black’s most popular response.

We've updated and improved the key strategies for playing as both white and black with ready-made plans, main and minor lines triple-checked with computer analysis, and included every relevant new idea and novelty to ensure you will pack a punch with 1.d4.

Say goodbye to rote memorisation of 18-move deep sidelines as the beauty of the Jobava London System is its intuitive structure to players of all abilities. We've stuck to the GingerGM method of keeping it simple; explaining key opening concepts in an easy to understand way. With our emphasis is on plans, patterns, ideas, and concepts; we'll look at deep variations only when necessary.

Why the New Jobava London System?

It's fast, it's furious, fresh and fun. Cut down black's options and force them into the positions you want. Smash open lines for those killer attacks, or race Harry the H Pawn up the board. If you like aggressive, attacking games, my new course is a must-buy for your repertoire and now you can play like a super-GM with the latest theory and ideas in this exciting opening.

With simple-to-remember set-ups and exciting position potential, even now, there is very little theory and strong Grandmaster often make mistakes when facing the Jobava London. It's time for you to learn the latest tricks and traps!

What's new?

• Each Black response is now ordered in popularity. The course is structured by looking at the most common moves you are likely to face first, and then covering all the other alternatives.
• What's the latest theory? – All will be answered in the course! Expect bang-up-to-date essential theory and strategies for playing both as White and Black.
• Included model games to help you understand Black's moves and plan accordingly. Even if your memory is bad (like Simon’s!) you will come away confident with the knowledge of the right plans to play to face any move.
• Annotated pgn files included for every chapter.
• 13+ hours of video, suitable for experienced Jobava London System players and newcomers looking to dominate the centre and crush with 1.d4.
• Bonus material – Have you ever thought about playing 1.Nc3?!
• Secret Bonus Breakdown video – in addition to the course materials, exclusive to course purchasers.
• ...and more!

Chapter list:

1 Introduction

2 Common Ideas 1 Nb5

3 Common Ideas 2 An early 0-0-0

4 Common Ideas 3 The dangerous Ne5 with g4

5 Common Ideas 4 The h4 thrust against ...g6

6 Common Ideas 5 The move h4 without Black playing ...g6

7 Common Ideas 6 Qf3 Ideas

8 Common Ideas 7 Not fearing ...Bxf4

9 Common Ideas 8 Domination of the dark squares

10 Common Ideas 9 Capturing on c5

11 Common Ideas 10 dxc5 and e4!

12 Common Ideas played together!

13 Key differences between this course and first GingerGM Jobava course

14 3...c5 4 e4 How has theory changed since the original course

15 Overview

16 1st Model Game Bluebaum vs Buksa

17 2nd Model Game Alekseenko vs Rojas Salas

18 3rd Model Game Williams vs Gascon Del Nogal

19 Chapter 1 Theory 3...e6 4 Nb5 The New Way

20 1st Model Game Bortnyk vs So

21 2nd Model Game Erigaisi vs Sjugirov

22 Chapter 2 Theory 3...Bf5

23 Model Game Bortnyk vs Andreikin

24 Chapter 3 Theory 3...c6

25 1st Model Game Tang vs Sethuraman

26 2nd Model Game gmmds2694 vs Pawn_Avalanche

27 3rd Model Game Williams vs Preotu

28 Chapter 4 Theory 3...a6

29 1st Model Game Bortnyk vs Abdrlauf

30 2nd Model Game Gatineau vs Rakotomaharo

31 Chapter 5 Theory 3...c5 4 e4

32 1st Model Game Pershin vs Keymer

33 2nd Model Game Niemann vs Svane

34 Chapter 5.1 Theory 3...c5 4 e3

35 1st Model Game Piorun vs Szczurek

36 2nd Model Game Erigaisi vs Vachier Lagrave

37 Chapter 6 Theory 3...g6

38 Chapter 6.1 3...g6 4 e3 Bg7 5 h4 h5! Theory One of Black's best defences

39 Model Game 1 Nguyen vs Sokolovsky

40 2nd Model Game Wei vs Wan

41 Chapter 7 Theory 2...g6 without ...d5

42 Model Game Hauge vs Sahl

43 Chapter 8 Theory Black Lion

44 1st Model Game Saveliev vs Atakishiyev

45 2nd Model Game Niemann vs Kravtsiv

46 Chapter 9 Theory ...d5 and an early ...Bd6 or ...Bb4

47 Model Game Niemann vs Jumabayev

48 Chapter 10 Theory Early ...Bb4 without ...d5

49 Model Game Moon vs Young

50 Chapter 11 Theory An early ...c5 without ...d5

51 Chapter 12 Theory 1...d5 2...c5

52 Chapter 13 Theory 2...Bf5

53 Chapter 14 Theory 1...d5 2...Nc6

54 Chapter 15 Theory The Dutch 1...f5

55 Secret Weapon 1 Nc3 and Conclusion