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Fight The Queen’s Gambit With The Albin Countergambit

Learn the Albin Countergambit—an edgy and exciting way to counter the Queen’s Gambit! Boasting some delicious tricks and traps, the opening can win Black the game within 10 moves. Despite being rarely played, it’s the highest scoring response to the Queen’s Gambit at club level!

Tags: Albin Countergambit, black, chess openings

Posted by: Charlie Morton

The Best Answer to 1.d4: The Old Benoni Defense

At club level, White’s most successful answer to 1.d4 is the Old Benoni Defense! Full of tricks and traps, playing vs 1.d4 will never be boring again!

Tags: black, chess openings, chess players, Club Players, Old Benoni

Posted by: Charlie Morton

The Best Opening vs. 1.e4: The Caro-Kann Defense

Learn the Caro-Kann Defense, the highest scoring opening vs. 1.e4! Includes surprising statistics, stellar guides to several variations, minority attacks & winning game plans to turn your advantage into a victory. Plus! Learn how to play a surprising gambit variation with White that scores well at club level.

Tags: black, caro Kann, chess openings

Posted by: Charlie Morton

The 10 Best Chess Openings for Black

Discover the top 10 chess openings for Black! From stalwarts like the Caro-Kann, to cult classics like the Rousseau Gambit, we offer the statistically highest scoring openings for Black against all of the most common openings you’ll encounter. Includes tricks and traps, best for blitz and best for beginner categories!

Tags: black, chess matches, chess openings

Posted by: Charlie Morton