Opening Guides
Plans over memorization. Each guide teaches you WHY the moves happen, so you still know what you're doing on move nine when your opponent leaves the book.
OPENING GUIDE · 1.e4 e5
The Italian Game: Your First Real Opening
The Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4) is the best first opening for beginners: fast development, a clear target on f7, and plans you can actually…
OPENING GUIDE · 1.d4The London System: One Setup Against Everything
The London System (1.d4 with 2.Bf4) gives White the same solid setup against nearly any Black defense. Plans, move order, the standard attack, and why…