Nov 8, 2022 · One of the first themes that Queen's Gambit players typically learn is the idea of undermining Black's queenside structure with moves like a4 ...

Jan 21, 2022 · Perhaps the most common opening struggle for chess players is: 'What do I play against 1.d4?'Even a lot of advanced players struggle to ...

Sep 11, 2023 · Hi! I would normally recommend for beginners 1...d5 as main defense. Since you are already close to 1100 (intermediate) then I would suggest you ...

Jun 12, 2021 · What if you're looking for a defence against 1.d4? We've got you covered there as well! I just released two 60 Second Opening videos on how to ...

Mar 1, 2023 · Pirc is decent for black. It's a bit risky though. Kind of like KID but KID is much more respectable and dangerous for white. Against e4, e5 and ...

well? any weakness in d4? i never see a way to thwart it. i only use the d4 as an opening, nothing else. i often challenge an easy computer (rated 1200, as i ...

Dec 4, 2021 · d4 - Main Advantage: Space. And you don't need to babysit the pawns. You can have a slow build-up and then attack strongly.

May 10, 2023 · c4 against Nf6, the Indian Game, is also best. White builds a side centre to control d5 and develop the knight to c3 behind the pawn. c4 is ...

Hello everyone. I play the Scandinavian/Center Counter in response if White plays 1) e4 so whenever I play in OTB tournaments as Black and my opponent ...

May 20, 2022 · d4 is meant for beginners and along the way, they will find their own beginning move that they will like using. ( Me for example).