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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BlackIntermediate
Caro-Kann Defense
Family: Caro-Kann
ECO: B10, B11, B12…
The solid alternative to the French: 1.e4 c6 preparing ...d5. Black gets a strong pawn structure and active light-squared bishop.
Beginner
8
Aggro
4
Solid
9
Trap
4
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BlackIntermediate
French Defense
Family: French
ECO: C00, C01, C02…
1.e4 e6 — Black builds a solid pawn chain with ...d5 and counterattacks on the queenside. Closed positions, deep strategy.
Beginner
7
Aggro
6
Solid
8
Trap
3
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WhiteIntermediate
Queen's Gambit
ECO: D06, D07, D08…
The cornerstone of classical chess: 1.d4 d5 2.c4. White offers a pawn for central control. Featured in The Queen's Gambit Netflix series.
Beginner
7
Aggro
5
Solid
9
Trap
3
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BlackIntermediate
Queen's Gambit Declined
Family: Queen's Gambit
ECO: D30, D31, D35…
Black holds the center: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. The most solid response to the Queen's Gambit. Played by every world champion.
Beginner
7
Aggro
4
Solid
10
Trap
2