Selection Of Chess Openings:

It starts like the Indian Defense (1. d4 Nf6)

However, after 2.c4 Black answers with 2..e5 - which allows White to take e5...

Following our article about the Budapest Gambit:

After [1. d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 3.dxe5]:
Instead of the more popular...

Some traps are really nasty, and we are here to help you get away and gain control!

Here is a good example – It’s rarely...

This defense by Black is pretty popular and requires White to know the basic mainlines.
It is an example of the Hypermodern Chess, which focuses on destroying...

Albin Counter-gambit is considered one of the boldest answers by Black, mainly among non-professional players.

Black offers his own...

The Scandinavian defense, by Black, is played by Magnus every now and then.

What is...