Opening Library
Every opening worth knowing — from the Italian Game and Caro-Kann to the Stafford Gambit and the Grob. Each one has its own page with video lessons, key ideas, and common mistakes.
All openings (70)♙ White Openings (34)♟ Black Defenses vs 1. e4 (23)♛ Black Defenses vs 1. d4 (13)🎲 Gambits (13)🪤 Opening Traps (12)🌱 Beginner-Friendly Openings (16)🔥 Aggressive Openings (23)🛡 Solid Openings (18)🎩 Offbeat / Surprise Openings (16)😂 Meme / Fun Openings (8)🚫 Anti-Openings (5)🏗 System Openings (9)🌳 Opening Families (11)🌿 Opening Variations (19)
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BlackAdvanced
King's Indian Defense
Family: King's Indian
ECO: E60, E61, E70…
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 — let White build the center, then attack it with ...e5 or ...c5. Hypermodern, double-edged, beloved by attacking players.
Beginner
5
Aggro
9
Solid
5
Trap
4
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BlackAdvanced
Nimzo-Indian Defense
Family: Nimzo-Indian
ECO: E20, E21, E25…
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4 — pin the knight, ruin White's pawn structure, play strategically. The most respected defense to 1.d4.
Beginner
6
Aggro
5
Solid
9
Trap
2
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BlackAdvanced
Sicilian Defense
Family: Sicilian
ECO: B20, B21, B22…
1.e4 c5 — the most popular and combative response to 1.e4. Black fights for d4 and creates an asymmetric battle. Favored by Kasparov, Carlsen, and most attacking players.
Beginner
5
Aggro
9
Solid
6
Trap
5