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Learn The Evans Gambit

Learn to play one of the sharpest and most exciting openings in all of chess!

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My Best Loss

Normally top players focus on their wins, but you can learn even more from your losses. Check out how memorable defeats have shaped the careers of four strong players.

SCC Tactics

Check out recaps and tactical highlights from the 2022 Speed Chess Championship.

Learn Every Chess Opening

Learn the key ideas and variations in every mainstream chess opening!

Learn The Catalan

The Catalan is one of the most popular openings at the highest level. Learn the main variations, strategic ideas, and tactical patterns in the Catalan.

Learn The Indian Defenses And The Black Knights' Tango

After 1.d4, Black can copy with 1...d5 or imbalance the game with 1...Nf6 and the various Indian Defense, including the sharp Black Knights' Tango.

Learn The Flank Openings

Learn how to play the flank openings, particularly the Orangutang, Larsen's Opening, and Bird's Opening for both sides.

Learn The Old Indian Defense

Learn the rare, but tricky Old Indian Defense.

Learn The Dutch Defense

Learn the main lines and key ideas for both sides in the dynamic Dutch Defense.

Learn The King's Indian Attack And The Reti Opening

With the move, 1.Nf3 White typically aims for the King's Indian attack and an early kingside initiative. In the Reti White allows Black to build a big center and then aims to break it down.

Learn The Pirc Defense And The Modern Defense

When Black wants to avoid theory and play an imbalanced position straight from the opening, the Pirc and Modern Defenses are both good choices.

Learn The English Opening

When White wants to avoid 1.e4 and 1.d4 openings, 1.c4 is a great opening to try. The English Opening leads to unique positions where both sides can play for a win.

Learn The Alekhine's Defense

Learn the main lines and key variations in the Alekhine's Defense.

Learn The Scandinavian Defense

The Scandinavian Defense is a way for Black to take the game in a unique direction right from the first move.

Learn The Caro-Kann Defense

What's the most solid defense against 1.e4? Learn the Caro-Kann Defense, one of the most popular variations at the top level.

Learn The French Defense: Tarrasch And Advance Variations

When White avoids the main lines of the French Defense, she or he usually chooses the Tarrasch or Advance variations. Learn the key ideas for both sides in these tricky openings.

Learn The French Defense With 3.Nc3

When White wants to play the main lines of the French Defense, he or she heads for 3.Nc3, leading most often the to Winawer or Classical variations. Learn the key ideas for both sides.