{"id":23573,"date":"2025-02-09T15:42:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T15:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=23573"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:32:29","slug":"ruy-lopez-arkhangelsk-variation-for-black-with-gm-jacek-stopa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/ruy-lopez-arkhangelsk-variation-for-black-with-gm-jacek-stopa\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruy Lopez: Arkhangelsk Variation for Black with GM Jacek Stopa"},"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=\"Ruy Lopez: Arkhangelsk Variation for Black\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1048987131?h=f05f45b50e&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 Ruy Lopez: Arkhangelsk Variation for Black<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for the opening to take down the ever-popular Ruy Lopez?<\/p>\n<p>Look no further!<\/p>\n<p>GM Jacek Stopa swears by the Arkhangelsk Variation, and he\u2019s got good company. Fabiano Caruana and Vishy Anand have racked up tons of wins with it playing as Black.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ruy-lopez-arkhangelsk-variation-1-1.jpg\" width=\"309\" height=\"324\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Arkhangelsk Variation is your ticket to seizing an early advantage, maintaining control of the center, and keeping an active position right from the start.<\/p>\n<p><em>And guess what?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>GM Stopa just wrapped up an awesome crash course that\u2019ll get you up to speed on the main ideas of the Arkhangelsk Variation in just three short hours!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/1325c407-6b2d-4dd6-b03f-7511fa906ba5.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1737654026&amp;Signature=6e8f327c5ab72b5dbb310dff9e7f505f9dbe7e72\" width=\"481\" height=\"269\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Here is what you\u2019ll learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tackle the Sidelines<\/strong>\u00a0 \u2013 learn how to recognize and counter less typical moves that opponents may employ to derail your standard game plan, ensuring you remain in control regardless of their approach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Core Ideas &amp; Strategies<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Dive into the critical strategic themes and principles of the Arkhangelsk Variation, which will inform every decision you make on the board<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key Patterns 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Master the essential tactical and positional patterns to win in the Arkhangelsk Variation, enhancing your ability to anticipate and react effectively in your games<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruy Lopez DNA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 Gain deep insights into the primary lines of the Arkhangelsk Variation, learning how to exploit typical positions and maneuvers to secure a competitive edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>365Chess Coach<\/strong> \u2013 102\u00a0trainable variations from the course with the 365Chess Coach exclusive tool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter \" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/096ff935-9bb2-4f7e-b9ac-33b48914508b.gif?ClientID=sulu&amp;Date=1737654383&amp;Signature=9dab35cf8c42c8143fa8f7f67f564f38527bf66b\" width=\"475\" height=\"251\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Outline:<\/h3>\n<p>Chapter 1. Sidelines 7.Ne5 \u2013 7.Nc3 \u2013 7.Qe2<br \/>\nChapter 2. Sidelines 7.a4 \u2013 7.d3<br \/>\nChapter 3. 7.c3 Introduction and Rare Lines<br \/>\nChapter 4. 7.c3 Main Lines I<br \/>\nChapter 5. 7.c3 Main Lines II<\/p>\n<h3>About The Author:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>GM Jacek Stopa [FIDE 2544]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>is originally from Poland. He started playing chess at the age of 8 after randomly buying a chess set on a winter vacation. His father taught him how to play and he soon became addicted. Jacek earned his International Master title at age 18 and was the European Team Chess Champion in Solving Chess Problems in 2008. 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