{"id":12247,"date":"2024-04-29T00:35:14","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T00:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12247"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:28:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:28:44","slug":"philidor-defense-hanham-variation-with-im-zaur-tekeyev","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/philidor-defense-hanham-variation-with-im-zaur-tekeyev\/","title":{"rendered":"Philidor Defense Hanham Variation with IM Zaur Tekeyev"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding: 56.66% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Philidor Defense Hanham Variation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/848844170?h=64fe2c7a16&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Learn the Philidor Defense Hanham Variation with IM Zaur Tekeyev<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to add a new surprise weapon to your opening repertoire, I have some exciting news for you.<\/p>\n<p>The Hanham Variation offers Black good control of the center, along with positional and strategic advantages.<\/p>\n<p>It is a solid and reliable opening based on Philidor Defense.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Hanham Variation is an ultra-rare opening that occurs in less than 1 in 1000 games\u2026 meaning your opponent definitely won\u2019t be prepared for it.<\/p>\n<p>In this new video training, IM Zaur Tekeyev reveals his secrets for playing this powerful system. It helped him to score a lot of unexpected wins and helped to reach the IM level.<\/p>\n<p>Hanham Variation is intuitive, easy to learn, and suitable for players of different playing styles.<\/p>\n<p>And most importantly, it is super-effective at the under 2000 level.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative; width: 90%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Philidor Defense Hanham Variation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/847097863?h=9d2ed54a76&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>What you will learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Comprehensive coverage of the Hanham Variation, with detailed analysis of the key moves and variations<\/li>\n<li>Practical tips and tricks to gain an advantage over your opponents<\/li>\n<li>Detailed instruction on how to respond to various defenses and counterattacks<\/li>\n<li>Personal insights from a top-rated coach on how to play this opening with confidence<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/49770d91-5d49-4488-86b9-f2ff9b440f36.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1690162959&amp;Signature=53c39b41f3c1b051a6618bbebdca1f0b54cd00ce\" width=\"461\" height=\"298\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About The Author:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>IM Zaur Tekeyev [FIDE 2409]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>is a FIDE Master who recently became an International Master. Zaur has been coaching chess players of different ages and levels for many years. As a player, he has won multiple tournaments, one of the best results being the 1st place in the Russian National Students\u2019 Chess League Championship (Moscow Open, 2017). Zaur is also a big online blitz player, with an online rating of over 2800.<\/p>\n<h3>Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>Introduction<br \/>\nChapter 1. How to Play the Endgame after 4.dxe5<br \/>\nChapter 2. Model Games and Theory of the Mainline<br \/>\nChapter 3. What if White sacrifices on f7 and other sidelines<br \/>\nChapter 4. White tries to attack with g2-g4<br \/>\nChapter 5. White\u2019s fianchetto and other moves<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this new video training, IM Zaur Tekeyev reveals his secrets for playing this powerful system. 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