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.
Accelerated Dragon
Black fianchettoes immediately with ...g6 before playing ...d6. Avoids the Yugoslav Attack but allows the Maroczy Bind.
Alien Gambit
A modern internet-famous gambit against the Caro-Kann. Sacrifices material for a fierce attack — mostly a surprise weapon.
Evans Gambit
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.b4!? — sacrifice the b-pawn to gain tempo, build a powerful center, and attack.
Fantasy Variation
White's tricky 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.f3 against the Caro-Kann. Builds a big center and avoids mainline theory.
Jobava London
The aggressive London cousin: 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4. Sacrifices solidity for kingside attacking chances.
Queen's Gambit Accepted
Black takes the c4 pawn (1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4) and plans active development. White recovers the pawn easily but the position is balanced.
Queen's Gambit Declined
Black holds the center: 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6. The most solid response to the Queen's Gambit. Played by every world champion.
Rousseau Gambit
Italian Game with 3...f5 — Black sacrifices a pawn for active play and to avoid Italian theory.
Two Knights Defense
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 — Black develops the knight aggressively, leading to sharp Italian-Game lines (Fried Liver, Traxler, Polerio).
Vienna Gambit
After 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.f4!? — White sacrifices a pawn for fast development and a kingside attack. A favorite of beginners and online players.