The Tarrasch Defence Chess Opening DVD The Tarrasch Defense to the Queen's Gambit (1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5) is an excellent choice for Black. It was a great favourite of World Champions Boris Spassky and Garry Kasparov, not to mention its originator Dr. Siegbert Tarrasch. Among the many advantages of the Tarrasch is the fact that it can be used against the English and Reti Openings. On this DVD Davies introduces the viewer to the various plans and ideas, showing how Black should react to each. Armed with this material the viewer will be able to play the Tarrasch with confidence.