Openings

Queens Pawn Opening

Queens Pawn Opening

d4, known as the Queen's Pawn Opening, is a popular initial move in chess, ranking second only to e4 in terms of games played.

Closed Game

With d5, Black begins to fight for the center in the traditional fashion, by occupying it with pawns.

London System

Within the vast tapestry of chess openings, the London System stands out, illuminating the board with its unique blend of simplicity and depth.

Kings Pawn Opening

Kings Pawn Opening

The move 1. e4, the King's Pawn Opening, is the most popular first move at all levels of the game and was the favorite opening move of world champion Bobby Fischer.

Pirc Defense

The Pirc Defense is a modern opening and a response to white’s 1.e4. Black gives up the center and refuses to fill it with pawns

Pirc Defense

Black should start to put pressure on White's pawns

Pirc Defense

This is the main line of the Pirc Defence.

Pirc Defense

White replies to Black's developing move with a developing move of his own, 3.Nc3.

Pirc Defense

Black continues with his hypermodern plan of fianchettoing

Austrian Attack

This is White's most aggressive variation against the Pirc Defense.