Openings
Learn a line with arrows, then drill it from memory. Lines come back on a schedule, sooner when you make mistakes, so they stick.
You play white
The Italian Game
Your first opening as White. Take the centre, aim a bishop at Black's weak f7 square, and castle early.
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- Main lineBlack copies you with the bishop.New
- Two KnightsBlack brings out the other knight instead of the bishop.New
- If Black protects with a pawnBlack protects e5 with the d-pawn instead of a knight.New
You play black
Answering the king pawn
When White pushes the king pawn two squares, push yours too. Then develop, castle, and don't fall for an early queen attack.
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- Against the ItalianWhite's bishop comes to c4.New
- Against an early queenWhite's queen comes out on move two, hoping for a quick checkmate.New
- Against the SpanishWhite's bishop comes to b5 instead.New
You play black
The Queen's Gambit Declined
When White pushes the queen pawn two squares, hold the centre with pawns on d5 and e6. Develop, castle, and stay solid.
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- Main lineWhite plays the Queen's Gambit.New
- If White trades on d5White takes your d-pawn with the side pawn.New
- Against the LondonWhite brings the bishop to f4 early.New