Kennsluefni

Intro to Book Openings

Byrja

Learn the main ideas of the most popular and classic openings!

Have you ever wondered why 1.e4 and 1.d4 are the most popular openings? Would you like to know more about openings? Then this is the course for you! By learning book moves and the idea of "chess theory" you will start having more success in the opening. Improve your opening knowledge and get great positions from the start of the game!

Here is what you will learn:

Popular defenses for Black against 1.e4
How to play 1.d4 for White
Common defenses against queen's pawn openings
How to play king's pawn openings (1.e4) for White!

1. e4 Openings for Beginners (White)

One of the most common opening moves is 1.e4. Black's most solid response is 1...e5. The game frequently continues with 2.Nf3 Nc6 and then one of three main moves, Bc4, Bb5 or d4.

6 min

5 Challenges

1. d4 Openings for Beginners (White)

1.d4 is the second most popular way to start the game. One of the main openings after d4 is the Queen's Gambit, which goes 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 (or c6).

3 min

5 Challenges

Intro to 1.e4 Defenses for Black (1...e5 and 1...c5)

The most common responses to 1.e4 are those that guard the d4 square. Black usually plays 1...e5 or 1...c5 to prevent White from reaching a solid two-pawn center.

6 min

5 Challenges

Intro to 1.e4 Defenses for Black (1...e6, 1...c6, and 1...d5)

If Black meets 1.e4 with a move other than e5 or c5, the main idea will be to place a pawn on d5. The most common plan is 1...e6 or 1..c6 to prepare d5 on the next move.

3 min

5 Challenges

1. d4 Openings for Beginners (Black)

When playing against 1.d4 most players prevent White from playing e4 with 1...Nf6 or 1...d5.

3 min

5 Challenges