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Punish The Caro-Kann With The Advance Variation

Against the Caro-Kann, the Advance Variation is an excellent way to play for a win with White. Get Black out of their comfort zone!

Tags: Advance Variation, caro Kann, Chess Opening, White

Posted by: Nathan Rose

Surprise Black With The Vienna Game

Learn the Vienna Game and the explosive Vienna Gambit! As one of the highest scoring openings in club level chess, this is essential reading for all attacking players. By playing 3.f4, Black launches a ferocious attack on the center and Black’s kingside. Includes tricks and traps and game plans for all major variations.

Tags: chess matches, Chess Opening, Vienna Game, White

Posted by: Charlie Morton

The Sicilian Defense: Master The Open Sicilian

The strongest option to fight against the Sicilian Defense with White is the Open Sicilian. In this article we show you how to get started.

Tags: Chess Opening, chess tactics, Open Sicilian, Sicilian Defense, White

Posted by: Nathan Rose

Tame The King's Indian Defense With The Makogonov Variation

The Makogonov Variation is a great choice to fight against the King's Indian Defense. Learn all you need to start playing it successfully!

Tags: Chess Opening, King's Indian, Makogonov Variation, White

Posted by: Nathan Rose

The Best Opening vs. Italian Game: The Rousseau Gambit

Learn the Rousseau Gambit – the highest scoring answer to the Italian Game! Shock your opponents by playing 3...f5 and risking it all to lure White into a series of deadly traps. With pitfalls at every turn, soon you’ll see why some Grandmasters have dubbed this ‘the trickiest opening in chess’!

Tags: chess matches, Chess Opening, Rousseau Gambit

Posted by: Charlie Morton

Master The Ruy Lopez

When it comes to chess openings, the Ruy Lopez is probably the most famous and is used by players of every level. Find out what makes this ancient opening so enduring.

Tags: Chess Opening, Ruy Lopez, White

Posted by: Nathan Rose

The 10 Best Chess Openings For White

In this article, we give 10 of White's best chess openings against every major setup Black can play. Check it out!

Tags: Chess Opening, White

Posted by: Nathan Rose