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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WhiteBeginner
Four Knights Game
Family: Four Knights
ECO: C46, C47, C48…
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Nc3 Nf6 — symmetrical and easy to play. Both sides develop knights before committing.
Beginner
9
Aggro
5
Solid
8
Trap
3
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WhiteBeginner
Fried Liver Attack
Family: Italian Game
ECO: C57
The most famous beginner trap: after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 5.exd5 Nxd5? 6.Nxf7! — sacrifices a knight to drag the king to the open board.
Beginner
8
Aggro
10
Solid
3
Trap
10
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BlackBeginner
Philidor Defense
Family: Philidor
ECO: C41
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d6 — old-school solid defense. Cramped but hard to break, especially via the Hanham Variation.
Beginner
8
Aggro
4
Solid
7
Trap
5