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.
Benko Gambit
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 b5!? — sacrifice a pawn for long-term queenside pressure. Easy to play, hard to refute.
Dutch Defense
1.d4 f5 — fight for the e4 square and prepare a kingside attack. Three main systems: Stonewall, Leningrad, Classical.
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.
Slav Defense
1.d4 d5 2.c4 c6 — the rock-solid Slav. Black holds d5, develops the c8 bishop, and fights for equality.
Tarrasch Defense
1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 — Black accepts an isolated queen's pawn for active piece play and open lines.