Opening Guides
The Caro-Kann Defense: A Solid Choice Against 1.e4
Train the Caro-Kann with spaced repetition Train every variation (Advance, Classical, Karpov, Exchange), common traps, and ELO-specific tips on our Ca…
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Opening Guides
In-depth guides to specific chess openings: main lines, key ideas, plans for both sides, and how to build your repertoire around them.
Opening Guides
Italian Game vs Ruy Lopez: Which Opening Should You Play?
Train either opening with spaced repetition Once you've picked a side, train it line by line: the Italian Game training page covers fast tactical atta…
Antoine9 min
Opening Guides
The Sicilian Defense: Complete Guide
Train the Sicilian Defense with spaced repetition Train every variation (Najdorf, Dragon, Sveshnikov, Scheveningen), common traps, and ELO-specific ti…
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Opening Guides
The London System: Low-Maintenance 1.d4
Train the London System with spaced repetition Train the full setup (Bf4, e3, c3, Bd3, Nbd2), the Ne5 plan, common traps, and ELO-specific tips on our…
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Opening Guides
5 Best Chess Openings for Club Players
Choosing the best chess openings for club players in the 1200-1800 ELO range comes down to three things: reliable piece development, manageable theory…
Antoine9 min