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.
Catalan Opening
The Catalan combines a Queen's Gambit setup with a fianchetto bishop on g2. Long-term pressure, technical positions, world championship favorite.
Colle System
A simple system for White: d4, Nf3, e3, c3, Bd3, Nbd2. Easier than the London but slightly less flexible.
English Opening
1.c4 — a flexible flank opening that can transpose into many setups. Favored by world champions Botvinnik, Karpov, and Kramnik.
Jobava London
The aggressive London cousin: 1.d4 d5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bf4. Sacrifices solidity for kingside attacking chances.
London System
The Bf4 system: play d4, Nf3, Bf4, e3, Bd3, c3, Nbd2 against almost any Black response. Easy to learn, very hard to crack.
Nimzo-Larsen Attack
1.b3 — fianchetto the queen's bishop and attack the center from the flank. Played by Larsen and Carlsen.
Reti Opening
1.Nf3 with a flexible kingside fianchetto. Hypermodern attack on the center from the flanks.
Stonewall Attack
White builds a pawn wall on d4, e3, f4 and attacks with Ne5 and Qh5. Strategic but committal.
Torre Attack
1.d4 Nf6 2.Nf3 e6 3.Bg5 — the dark-squared sister of the London. Pin the f6 knight and play flexibly.