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Chess Openings - Learn How to Play Chess the Right Way

NM Robert Ramirez via YouTube

Overview

Delve into the world of chess openings with this comprehensive 8-hour course designed to enhance your understanding of the game's crucial first moves. Learn the fundamentals of various opening systems, including the Evans Gambit, Damiano Defense, Ruy Lopez (Spanish Opening), Four Knights Opening, Vienna Game, Petrov Defense, Queen's Gambit, Czech Pirc Defense, King's Indian Attack, Colle Zukertort System, Sicilian Defense, and the English Opening. Analyze miniature games, explore common mistakes like the "F" pawn error, and study blitz game examples against high-rated players. Discover how mastering openings like the Czech Pirc Defense can significantly improve your rating. Gain insights into opposite-side castling attacks, the London System, and effective strategies for both White and Black pieces. Through detailed lessons, game analyses, and practical examples, develop a solid foundation in chess openings to confidently transition into advantageous middlegame positions.

Syllabus

Chess lesson # 31: The “F” pawn is a fatal mistake | Damiano defense | Chess opening the right way.
Chess lesson # 15: Game analysis | Miniature game with the Evans gambit | Learn Chess the right way.
Chess lesson # 32: The Ruy Lopez Opening (Spanish Opening) | Basics and game analysis... Have fun!.
Chess lesson # 33: The Four Knights Opening (Scotch variation) | Theory and game analysis.
Chess lesson # 34: A great opening for White | The Vienna Game | Best Openings |.
Chess lesson # 35: Petrov Defense (Russian Defense) | Chess openings the right way.
Chess lesson # 36: Beating a 2300 player with an easy and subtle opening (blitz game on chess.com).
Chess Lesson # 50: Queen’s Gambit | Chess Openings The Right Way.
Chess lesson # 51: Best Opening for Black | Chess openings the right way | The Czech Pirc Defense.
Chess Lesson # 53: Best Opening for Black Got Me From 1600 to 2250 | Czech Pirc Defense | Speedrun.
Chess Lesson # 57: Czech Pirc Defense VS 4. f4.
Chess Lesson # 58: Best Opening for White | Opposite Side Castling Attack | London System.
Learn the Pirc Defense as Black | My Best Opening for Black | Chess Lesson # 69.
Chess Lesson # 79: King’s Indian Attack | Chess Openings The Right Way.
Chess Lesson # 80: King’s Indian Attack (My Way) | Great Chess Opening.
The King’s Indian Defense: Step by Step | Chess Lesson # 85.
Colle Zukertort System | Great Opening to improve as a Chess player | Chess Lesson # 104.
Chess Lesson # 105: Chess Speedrun.
Sicilian Defense - Kveinis Variation | Chess Lesson # 112.
Play The English Opening! Chess Lesson # 152.

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NM Robert Ramirez

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