Openings

Kings Indian Defense (KID) is an opening for the fighter. It’s for the player with a never-give-up attitude who will fight for the full point from move 1. The greatest chess players of all time have graced this opening and have contributed immensely to its development. This is an opening that you will never get […]

The Colle System is an underrated opening for Club players. Sure Grandmasters don’t play it regularly at the highest level but it is a deadly weapon against amateur opponents.

The Center Game is a relatively easy-to-learn and provocative opening for White. A lot of Black players don’t give the Center Game enough credit. It’s a very aggressive and ambitious way to start the game. One of the positives of being an amateur player is that you can choose from a wide range of openings.

In Larsen’s opening (1.b3), White aims to steer the game away from the tried and tested paths with an immediate Queenside fianchetto.

Choosing the best chess openings for Black is a task that every player does at some point. Some decide to experiment with different openings to get a feel for positions, whereas others follow the recommendations of stronger players like their coach or friends.

In this article, we are going to look at some of the most aggressive chess openings, for both white and black. The course of a game is oftentimes given by your opening choice. We have many openings in chess and they lead to different types of positions.

In the Torre Attack, White prioritizes development and aims to control the center with the pieces. The opening moves of the Torre Attack are as follows.

Slav Defense is one of the best ways of dealing with the Queen’s Gambit with Black. It leads to solid positions with easy development and chances to play for a win. No wonder the Slav took a firm place in the repertoires of the best players in the world.

The French Defense is a vast opening. It has a distinct flair to it that attracts players of all strengths. Some players like Wolfgang Uhlmann are such devout French players that they have played only the French defense throughout their entire career.

Do you like to attack? Are you an active player who is looking to get into sharp positions right from the start? Or, perhaps, you want to have a good weapon for when you need a win? Then, the Scotch Gambit might be a good option to have in your repertoire. As in any gambit, […]