{"id":6914,"date":"2023-12-02T20:00:08","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T20:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/?post_type=product&#038;p=6914"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:26:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T12:26:50","slug":"queens-gambit-declined-janowski-variation-with-gm-miloje-ratkovic","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/shop\/queens-gambit-declined-janowski-variation-with-gm-miloje-ratkovic\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen&#8217;s Gambit Declined: Janowski Variation with GM Miloje Ratkovic"},"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=\"Janowski Variation\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/753955000?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 Janowski Variation with GM Miloje Ratkovic<\/h2>\n<p>There are two methods when it comes to opening preparation.<\/p>\n<p>The first way is memorizing\u00a0<em>as many opening lines as possible<\/em>, to make sure you \u2018out-prepare\u2019 your opponent.<\/p>\n<p>It is tedious and time-consuming (<u>not<\/u>\u00a0suitable for\u00a0<em>most<\/em>\u00a0club players).<\/p>\n<p>The second way is how GM Miloje Ratkovic steadily grew his Elo from\u00a0<strong><em>2000 to 2499 FIDE.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not the number of lines you memorize that matters, but the\u00a0<strong>quality<\/strong>\u00a0of your preparation.<\/p>\n<p>The Janowski Variation is the simplest way to meet the Queen\u2019s Gambit for Black.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 a6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/videoapi-muybridge.vimeocdn.com\/animated-thumbnails\/image\/7b7c8d25-0b94-4d81-863c-1d4d671b7364.gif?ClientID=vimeo-core-prod&amp;Date=1664375990&amp;Signature=934b015cdb22b0d771adcec361d91ce52ca83c18\" width=\"515\" height=\"249\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The idea is simple. Black captures on c4, keeps the pawn with b5, and develops the \u2018bad bishop\u2019 to b7.<\/p>\n<p>This is the opening that allowed Miloje to conquer the road to the GM title, and he wants to help you out in your journey.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why GM Ratkovic took time off his busy tournament schedule to create the \u2018ultimate shortcut\u2019 based on QGD: Janowski Variation.<\/p>\n<p>In just 5 hours you\u2019ll learn everything there is to know about the Janowski Variation to outclass 90% of your opponents.<\/p>\n<h3>About the Author:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365chess.com\/view\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/GMRatkovic.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GM Miloje Ratkovic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>is a Serbian Grandmaster with a FIDE Rating of 2499. He obtained the GM title in 2021. He has conquered many National and International events. He is a professional player, chess coach, and streamer. GM Ratkovic is also a huge fan of online blitz with an Elo over 2785.<\/p>\n<h3>Here is what you\u2019ll learn:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exchange Variation Antidote<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GM Miloje Ratkovic shows how to develop a \u201cbad\u201d light-squared bishop to f5 turning it into a perfectly good piece! The best part is that White cannot stop this plan!\u00a0<em>(Chapter 1)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>QGD &amp; QGA Formula<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GM Ratkovic reveals his secret approach for transposing into most favorable lines in both \u2018Declined\u2019 and \u2018Accepted\u2019 Queen\u2019s Gambit. It\u2019s based on\u00a0<em>understanding<\/em>\u00a0and requires zero memorization!\u00a0<em>(Chapter 4-6)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Taking Down Catalan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GM Ratkovic discovered a very strong line in Janowski Variation against all-popular Catalan setups. The idea is simple. Black did not waste time developing Nf6 and Be7 and is in a position to immediately capture on c4 with a great play to follow.\u00a0<em>(Chapter 8)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Counter the Aggressive 4.Bg5<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This is perhaps the best attempt by White to test the Janowski. GM Ratkovic analyzed hundreds of games in the database and handpicked the best lines with plenty of hot waters for White.\u00a0<em>(Chapters 10)<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cracking Unusual Lines<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 GM Ratkovic reveals all the typical plans, patterns, and maneuvers that will be sufficient to prepare against 90% of off-beat lines arising in Janowski Variation.\u00a0<em>(Chapter 14)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to simplify your opening preparation for Black and follow the tested-and-proven formula of success, GM Ratkovic\u2019s new course is for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GM Ratkovic took time off his busy tournament schedule to create the &#8216;ultimate shortcut&#8217; based on Queen&#8217;s Gambit Declined: Janowski Variation. 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