Lessons

Learn The Old Indian Defense

Learn The Old Indian Defense

How can Black use the Old Indian Defense to surprise an opponent and how should White respond?

The Old Indian Defense has been a surprise weapon at the top level for generations. Learn how to play it well for either side.

  • Learn the main lines and key strategic ideas.
  • Practice thematic tactics in the Old Indian Defense.
  • Find the moves in a model game by GM Lothar Schmid.

Learn The Old Indian Defense

Learn the main lines and key ideas for both sides in the Old Indian Defense.
21 min
10 Challenges

Learn The Old Indian Defense: Thematic Tactics

Practice important tactical patterns in the Old Indian Defense.
10 Challenges

Learn The Old Indian Defense: Model Game

Find the moves in a great Old Indian Defense game by GM Lothar Schmid.
1 Challenge

Learn The Old Indian Defense

Openings
3 Lessons
21 Minutes
21 Challenges
Released October 19, 2022