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
English Opening
Family: English
ECO: A10, A11, A20…
1.c4 — a flexible flank opening that can transpose into many setups. Favored by world champions Botvinnik, Karpov, and Kramnik.
Beginner
7
Aggro
5
Solid
9
Trap
3
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WhiteIntermediate
Jobava London
Family: London System
ECO: D00
The aggressive London cousin: 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4. Sacrifices solidity for kingside attacking chances.
Beginner
6
Aggro
8
Solid
6
Trap
6
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WhiteIntermediate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack
Family: Nimzo-Larsen
ECO: A01
1.b3 — fianchetto the queen's bishop and attack the center from the flank. Played by Larsen and Carlsen.
Beginner
6
Aggro
6
Solid
6
Trap
3
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WhiteIntermediate
Stonewall Attack
Family: Stonewall
ECO: D00, A45
White builds a pawn wall on d4, e3, f4 and attacks with Ne5 and Qh5. Strategic but committal.
Beginner
7
Aggro
7
Solid
7
Trap
4
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WhiteIntermediate
Torre Attack
ECO: A46, A48, D03
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 — the dark-squared sister of the London. Pin the f6 knight and play flexibly.
Beginner
7
Aggro
6
Solid
7
Trap
4