Master the beginning phase of the game
Learn the fundamental concepts that guide all good opening play
A classical opening focusing on quick development and central control
The Spanish Opening - one of the most popular and deeply analyzed openings
Black's most popular response to 1.e4 - fighting for asymmetric positions
A solid opening where White offers a pawn to gain central control
A solid, easy-to-learn system for White that works against almost anything
A hypermodern defense where Black allows White central control, then attacks it
A solid defense to 1.e4 with a strong pawn structure
A counter-attacking defense that challenges White's center
An aggressive gambit that sacrifices a knight for a vicious attack