Chess Openings for Black
Every defense against 1.e4 and 1.d4, Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Petrov, Scandinavian against 1.e4; King's Indian, Nimzo-Indian, Queen's Gambit Declined against 1.d4. Each opening is drillable with spaced repetition.
French Defense
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5
A solid, strategic answer to 1.e4 with a clear game plan.
Sicilian Defense
1.e4 c5
The fighting answer to 1.e4 that gives Black real winning chances from move one.
Caro-Kann Defense
1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5
Solid, resilient, and Carlsen-approved. The structure-first answer to 1.e4.
Scandinavian Defense
1.e4 d5
The fastest way to challenge e4. Direct, tactical, and easy to learn.
Petrov Defense
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6
The 'symmetric' defense. Rock-solid and endorsed at the World Championship level.
Queen's Gambit Declined
1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6
The bulletproof answer to 1.d4. Rock-solid structure and World Championship pedigree.
King's Indian Defense
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6
The ultimate fighting defense. Give White the center, then storm the kingside.
Nimzo-Indian Defense
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb4
Aron Nimzowitsch's hypermodern masterpiece. Control the center with pieces, not pawns.
Englund Gambit
1.d4 e5
An unusual surprise gambit against 1.d4. Pure tactics and zero theory.