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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WhiteIntermediate
Alien Gambit
Family: Caro-Kann
ECO: B11
A modern internet-famous gambit against the Caro-Kann. Sacrifices material for a fierce attack — mostly a surprise weapon.
Beginner
5
Aggro
9
Solid
3
Trap
9
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WhiteIntermediate
Fantasy Variation
Family: Caro-Kann
ECO: B12
White's tricky 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.f3 against the Caro-Kann. Builds a big center and avoids mainline theory.
Beginner
6
Aggro
8
Solid
5
Trap
6
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WhiteIntermediate
Smith-Morra Gambit
Family: Anti-Sicilian
ECO: B21
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3!? — White sacrifices a pawn to dodge Sicilian theory and get fast development.
Beginner
6
Aggro
9
Solid
4
Trap
7