Killer Dutch DVD with GM Simon Williams
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Grandmaster Simon Williams, the world’s leading exponent of The Classical Dutch, introduces his debut DVD where the viewer explores the spectrum of exciting opportunities that Black will encounter when playing this opening. With a running time of over 6 hours, this innovative chess tutorial DVD is serious value for money. Follow Simon as he introduces the main ideas and theory behind The Classical Dutch.
The DVD design is a key factor that will ensure this product stands out from the crowd. Navigating through the DVD is made simple by easy to follow menus. Simon conducts this tutorial in a 3x camera ‘Green Screen’ virtual TV studio that merges a montage of chess imagery onto the background. The DVD is also built around the concept of ‘Infotainment’, where the learning process is enhanced with entertaining sequences between each chapter. These excursions take the viewer into Simon’s Mad Chess World. Outside of competitions and exhibition games, these sequences also explore the likes of blindfold chess, simultaneous chess, exchange chess, drinking chess and chessboxing.
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IM Andrew Martin in the English Chess Federation Right Move Magazine, February 2010:
“The young English Grandmaster Simon Williams has recently produced a new DVD entitled ‘The Killer Dutch’ . It’s an excellent and highly entertaining piece of work. Williams is known for his dynamic and unorthodox attacking style and his character comes right out over six and a half hours of Dutch discussion.
One’s first DVD can often be a nervous affair, but Williams has no problems at all. He’s in full command of the material throughout and will teach you a lot about the fighting Dutch Defence. He holds nothing back and gives his own ideas.
The production quality is first-rate and so this all adds up to a tremendous package. I highly recommend the DVD”.
Sean Marsh, Marsh Towers, March 2010:
“GM Simon Williams is an expert on this opening and his confidence in the defence and material is evident throughout the entire disc. His presentation skills are excellent. He is relaxed in front of the camera, maintains steady eye contact with the viewer and speaks very clearly.
The graphics are impressive too, with footage from various chess events being played before each chapter starts. We see snippets of chess boxing, open-air chess with huge pieces at Trafalgar Square and various other bits and pieces. The production values are very high and the presentation is never allowed to become dry.
‘Killer Dutch’ is an excellent DVD and one which I feel will genuinely help viewers develop a much better understanding of this tricky and demanding opening. A well prepared player should be able to look forward to a lot of very interesting – and successful – games against 1 d4.
I hope there will be more DVDs from Gingergm very soon. What can we expect? Perhaps something on the French Defence or King’s Indian Defence. We’ll see!”.
John Anderson – British Chess Correspondence Association Magazine, March 2010:
“The benefits of using a professional production company are immediately apparent in the excellent design, format and graphics. It really is a pleasure to watch.
Williams is, of course, the strongest player in the world to regularly employ the Classical Dutch so you couldn`t wish for a better teacher.
Williams wants his viewers to understand the reason behind every move played and does a great job in patiently doing just that”.
‘Highly recommended!’
07/04/10 Apologies: signed copies are not available in the US/Canada.