Showing posts with label Beginner Chess Opening. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beginner Chess Opening. Show all posts

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Italian Game - Giuoco Piano (C50 - C54)

Conquer the Italian Game (Giuoco Piano) with These Resources!


The Italian Game is a family of chess openings beginning with the moves:

1. e4 e5  2. Nf3 Nc6  3. Bc4

Wikipedia Article (Giuoco Piano)

The Giuoco Piano  also called the Italian Game, is a chess opening beginning with the moves: 

 1.e4 e5  2.Nf3 Nc6   3.Bc4 Bc5

The Giuoco Piano can be divided into three major variations based on White's fourth move:

the Main Line (4. c3)
the Evans Gambit (4. b4)           Bishops Bounty Evans Gambit Page Link
the Giuoco Pianissimo (4. d3)


ECO Code

C50    King's pawn game          1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
C51    Evans gambit declined  1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4
C52    Evans gambit                   1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5
C53    Giuoco Piano                    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3
C54    Giuoco Piano                    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4


BOOKS (Free)


Short & Sweet: Italian Game Free Chessable Course - 13 Trainable Variations

Short & Sweet: Krykun's Italian Game - Free Chessable Course - 25 Trainable Varations


Italian Game Chess Articles

Giuoco Piano at Simplify Chess - In-depth Article Explaining every Move of the Main Lines

The Italian Game at Simplify Chess - In-depth Looking at all lines

The Italian Game at Simplify Chess - In-depth Looking at all lines


GETTING STARTED WITH THE GIUOCO PIANO - Interactive page Explaining every Move of Lines and traps (Pretty Neat)

Giuoco Piano Opening Explained: The Moves, The Why and Variations - Real nice page to get an Overview of the opening.

The Evans Gambit at Simplify Chess -  In-depth Look at this Gambit

Evan’s Gambit Theory (Accepted and Declined) | A Definitive Guide - Nice Guide at RagChess

The Italian Game – Best Openings for Beginners (#1) - ichess.net Page with beginner opening tips.

Italian Game Opening  - Guide by GM Marian Petrov  (Lots Links at Bottom to resources)

Playing the Italian Game like a Pro! (Includes Giuoco Piano) - Chessable Blog Opening Guide

Italian Game LiChess Studys

The Italian 🍕🎏 Game - 15 Chapter  Study
Opening Master - Italian Game: - 9 Chapter Study
The Italian game - 11 Chapter Interactive Study  (You play the moves)
Italian game opening traps - 28 Chapter Study


Listudy page

Italian Game -  7 Variations to Learn and Practice Here.


Game Databases

365Chess.com

C50: King's pawn game 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 - 75,000 games
C51: Evans gambit declined 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 - 3400 Games
C52: Evans gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. b4 Bxb4 5. c3 Ba5 - 1500 Games
C53: Giuoco Piano 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 - 17,000 Games
C54: Giuoco Piano 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. d4 exd4 6. cxd4 - 5200 Games


Chessgames.com

Giuoco Piano (C50) as White- Viswanathan Anand -  48 Games 
Giuoco Piano (C50) as Black - Levon Aronian - 38 Games


Italian Game Video Lessons

 Most All of the Evans Gambit Videos  are on my Evans Gambit Page Here.

Video Playlists

Italian Game Opening Theory Playlist  28 Videos by IM Astaneh (over 6 hrs)
Italian Opening Playlist - 7 Videos by IM Perunovic   (3.5 Hrs)
Italian Opening Playlist - 7 Videos by IM Perunovic   (3.5 Hrs)
Italian Game - Opening Theory  - 28 Video Playlist  - Chessfactor  (all Lessons)
Italian Game Theory  - 9 Video Playlist  - Hanging Pawns


A Brief History Of The Giuoco Piano - Chess Openings - 20 min IM Koysta Chess Dojo
The Evans Gambit | Italian Game Theory - 36 Min Hanging Pawns
November 17, 2019 Stream Analysis: Italian Game - 49 Min GM Ben Finegold
Attack with the Scotch and Giuoco Piano! - GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - 35 Min
Hidden line in the Italian Game | Crushing Chess Opening for White - 21 Min GM Igor Smirnov
Sync Chess #27: Learn the Italian Game with Eric Rosen and Gauri Shankar - 23 Min
Learn the Italian game with IM Joachim Nilsen - 26 Min
The Italian Game - Beginner Breakdown - 39 Min St Louis CC Lesson
Italian Game Explained | Ultimate Beginner Guide to King Pawn Openings Part 2 - 24 Min 

Giuoco Piano | Italian Game Theory - 30 Min  Hanging Pawns


Grandmaster Pia Cramling Chess Opening Class: The Italian Game - 35 Min
Grandmaster Pia Cramling Chess Opening Class: Tactical Lines in The Italian Game - 66 Min

Anish Giri teaches the Italian | 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 - 2 hr
Italian Game: Basic Repertoire for White -  1hr 40 Min GM Nieksans

Italian Game Traps & Tactics

Early Tactics in the Italian Opening - 20 Min IM Rosen
Chess Secret Traps in the Italian Opening 🤓 with GM Damian Lemos - 27 Min
5 Best Chess Opening Traps in the Italian Game - 18 Min GM Igor Smirnov
Crush the ITALIAN Game with this DEADLY Trap - 13 Min GM Igor Smirnov


Italian Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Italian Game  - 135 Video Playlist  - agadmantor (Famous Games)
The Guioco Piano Collection  - 6 Video playlist - Kingscrusher


The most STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL Giuoco Piano Opening game in Chess History! - 28 Min
Know Your Giuoco Piano | Climbing the Rating Ladder vs. mishtup (1797) - 37 Min  IM Bartholomew
Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 14 Min
Not So Quiet Giuoco Piano | Carlsen vs Nakamura: - 9 Min
Standard Chess #168: IM Bartholomew vs. klojo (Giuoco Pianissimo) - 43 Min
Standard Chess #23: IM Bartholomew vs. hek (Giuoco Pianissimo) - 30 Min

GM Daniel Naroditsky

Italian Game: Giuoco Piano | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 14 Min
The Italian Game | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 20 Min
Sacking the Queen!?! | Italian Game | The Sensei Speedrun | GM Naro - 52 Min


AI Generated Paint splatter chess pieces


Monday, April 11, 2022

Jobava London - Opening Theory

 


Sharpen Your Skills:
Free Resources for the Jobava London



Delve into the intricacies of the Jobava London with our comprehensive archive of articles, video lessons, and interactive studies. 

Perfect your attacking plans and discover hidden tactical opportunities!

Looking to expand your chess opening repertoire with  an opening known for its sharp tactics and attacking potential. Look no further than the Rapport-Jobava London System!

 This exciting opening variation builds upon the solid foundations of the London System, adding an extra punch for players who enjoy attacking chess.

1.d4 Nf6 2.Bf4 d5 3.e3 c5 4.Nc3 cxd4 5.exd4 Nc6 6.Qd2 Bf5 7.O-O-O

Animated chessboard demonstrating the first 8 moves of the Rapport-Jobava London System, a dynamic chess opening known for its attacking potential. White (bottom) plays 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 d5 3. Bf4, challenging Black's center. Black responds 3... c5, accepting the gambit. White continues with 4. e3 cxd4 5. exd4 Nc6 6. Qd2 Bf5, developing their pieces and putting pressure on Black's kingside. The move 7. O-O-O castles White's king on the queenside, a key element of the Jobava London System.

Sub-varient Queen Pawn - Chigoran Variation
 => 3. Bg5 Richter-Veresov
=> 3. Bf4 Jobava London.

BOOKS & Courses (Free)

Jobava London Chessable Courses (FREE)



Jobava London Chess Articles




Jobava London LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.




Jobava London Video Lessons


Playlists


Basics of Jobava London (1.d4 2.Nc3 3.Bf4) with Daniel Naroditsky - 68 Min - Chessbase India - IM Sagar Shah learns the basics of this opening from Daniel Naroditsky and this can be an introduction if you are interested to start playing this opening. Jobava London: Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 50 Min -
A lecture on the Jobava London System, Finegold discusses the system’s key features, including the combination of Bishop F4 with Knight C3, and contrasts it with the traditional London System. He emphasizes the Jobava London’s aggressive nature, favoring players who excel in tactics and non-theoretical positions.

1000s Can Learn the Aggressive Jobava London!! - 57 Min - GM Nakamura
shows you how to implement the aggressive and crowd-pleasing Jobava London in your chess repertoire.

GM Denes Boros (Almost 4hr worth of Videos)

Learn the Jobava London (Complete Guide - Ideas, Theory, and Game Examples) - 16 Min - ChessGeek complete guide on the Jobava London System! the opening moves, main ideas and key strategies for both white and black. We'll also examine a range of typical plans and tactical motifs that arise in this opening, and provide tips and tricks for navigating the position.

Jobava London: everything you need to know - 54 Min - IM Banzea - 7 Games w/ analysis

London MasterClass (Jobava Variation)
 47 MIN IM Banzea - a Comprehensive guide on playing the London System against the King’s Indian and Grunfeld defenses in chess. It begins by explaining the Jobava London setup and why it’s specifically effective against kingside fianchetto structures. Delves into various lines and responses, highlighting the importance of pawn structure, piece placement, and strategic planning.

Jobava London System | Chess Traps | ChessMaster2000 - 15 Min


GM Simon Williams 



Battling The Jovbava London
 (Black Systems & Games)


Jobava London Game Videos (w/Analysis)

Jobava London - 13 Video playlist - Chessbase India


Attacking with the Jobava London - 35 Min IM Eric Rosen
Jobava London System as played by the World Champ! - 10 Min
Tactics in the Jobava London System you should know. #1 Jobava vs Quparadze - 26 Min
Jobava London by Magnus! What a Game! | Carlsen vs Xiong | - 23 Min
Strategy in the Jobava London | Standard Chess #293 - 48 Min IM Bartholomew
My Most Brilliant Rapport-Jobava Game - 7 Min GM Denes Boros

GM Simon Williams (Games)


Water color Painting of London at night with lamp post
"Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is." - Vince Lombardi


Monday, June 29, 2009

The Colle System D05 - Opening Theory

 

The Ultimate Colle System Resource Hub
 Master a Beginner-Friendly Opening for White



 This curated resource hub provides everything you need to master this

  • Learn core concepts through articles and video lessons.

  • Explore key variations with annotated games.

  • Develop your pieces quickly, control the center, and launch powerful attacks - perfect for building your chess skills!

  • Wikipedia Page 
    A good tool for avoiding book variations, for blitz play , or for forcing opponents to think for themselves early on. These days it is considered totally innocuous, and is rarely seen at Master level or above.

    Colle system
    D05 Sub-variants:

    Queen's pawn game
    1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6

    Queen's pawn game, Zukertort variation
    1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Nbd2 c5 5. b3

    Queen's pawn game
    1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3

    Queen's pawn game, Rubinstein (Colle-Zukertort) variation
    1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 c5 5. b3

    Colle system
    1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 c5 5. c3 




    BOOKS (Free)


    Colle, London And Blackmar Diemer Systems ( 1979) -  58 Page PDF
    - TD Harding

    First Adventures w/ The Colle System  - Exeter Chess Club - 28 Page PDF -
     Learn key attacking ideas, combinations, and endgame strategies to outmaneuver your opponents with this comprehensive guide by David Regis.

    Colle Zukertort - Modules from the Book "Moment of Zuke"



    Colle Chess Articles : Simple Yet Powerful

    Learn the Colle System's deceptive simplicity and hidden attacking potential with these curated articles for all skill levels. 

    • Quick-Start Guide to the Colle Zukertort, a Chess Opening System for Players of Any Strength - article on Chess.com (Opening Guide) : This guide provides a 15-minute crash course on the Colle Zukertort variation, a mainline Colle System approach. Learn the core moves and how to integrate it into your overall opening repertoire. 

    • Colle System: A Simple, Strong Opening Choice - Chessable Blog Opening Guide: This article emphasizes understanding positional concepts and middlegame strategies over memorizing complex opening lines. It highlights the Colle System's ability to lead to aggressive attacks and queenside expansion, making it suitable for players of all levels. 

    • Colle System (Underrated Opening) - Opening Guide w/ Embedded Video - Remote Chess Academy: This article explores the Colle System's deceptive simplicity and surprising effectiveness. It delves into an "underrated strategy" that can catch experienced opponents off guard while being easy to learn for players new to the system. 

    • Colle System Chess Opening Part-2 - Remote Chess Academy: for further insights into this versatile opening system.

    • Play The Solid Colle System! - Opening Guide - IM Alberto Chueca: offers a guide to the Colle System, emphasizing its ability to establish strong central control and create solid attacking opportunities for White. He highlights the system's approval by chess legends and its effectiveness in the hands of chess masters. 

    • Colle System: Complete Guide for both Colors, with Plans, Moves, and Ideas - The ChessWorld: Learn clear plans and key moves for both White and Black in the Colle System. This beginner-friendly guide includes a 20-minute video lesson by GM Lemos, making it a valuable resource for all skill levels. (Bonus: Explores Black's responses!)



    Colle Lichess Studies 



    New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

    Listudy 

    With Listudy you can improve your chess skills with the help of spaced repetition.


    Colle Puzzles 

    Test your tactics

    LiChess Openings Puzzles


    Chessgames.com

    Queen's Pawn Game (D05) 1 d4 d5 2 Nf3 Nf6 3 e3 e6 - 2194 games 

    Collections



    Colle Chess Video Lessons


    Colle - Zukertort System


    Simon Williams - The Colle-Koltanowski System - 10 Min GM Simon Williams

    Win with the Colle Opening by IM Andrew Martin - 15 Min

    Phoenix Attack Variation of the Colle System - 10 Min


    Chess Audio Books


    Jim's Chess Channel


    Colle Chess Traps


    How To Play Against the Colle


    Colle Game Videos (W/Analysis)


    Colle System  - 16 Video Playlist 
    - Chess School

    PGN Game Downloads

    Colle-pg.zip - 790 Games from the U of Pitt archive


    Dark forest with Chess pieces walking down a path with famous Michael Tal Quote.




    Friday, May 1, 2009

    Kings Indian Attack ( A07 - A08) - Opening Theory

    Unleash Your Inner Attacker:
     King's Indian Attack 


    • Dominate the Chessboard:
      Carve out a powerful position and launch a dynamic attack on your opponent's king with the King's Indian Attack.

    • Flexible Opening: The KIA isn't a rigid sequence of moves, but a strategic approach that adapts to your opponent's choices. Great for both aggressive and positional players.

    • Free Resources: Learn the KIA for free with articles, video lectures, chess puzzles, and even downloadable games! Websites like Chess.com, Lichess, Chessable, and YouTube are great places to start.

    General Opening Knowledge and History.


    Books and Courses (Free)

    This section arms you with valuable books and free online courses to jumpstart your King's Indian Attack journey.


    Chessable Courses (Free)

    Short & Sweet: The King's Indian Attack - 26 Trainable Variations w/ 2hours Video
    (FM Plichta shows us the secrets to his KIA set-up based on the moves 1. e4 2. d3 3. Nd2 4. Ngf3 5. g3 6. Bg2 7. O-O.)

    Short & Sweet: King's Indian Attack FM Plichta distills the point-getting lessons from his analysis and over-the-board adventures into 29 core lines w/ 2 hours of video.

     

    Kings Indian Attack Chess Articles

    This section curates insightful articles and analyses to illuminate the strategic nuances and tactical possibilities within the King's Indian Attack (KIA).

    Kings Indian Attack - Simplify Chess Page - This comprehensive guide details how to reach and play the KIA against common responses like the French, Sicilian, and Caro-Kann Defenses. It unpacks the strategic rationale behind each move, giving you a solid understanding of the KIA's core concepts.


    The King’s Indian Attack – How to Play It as White and Black - Nice Chessable Blog Opening Guide - (Beginner Guide ) This Chessable blog post serves as a beginner-friendly guide to the KIA, explaining the opening's core principles for both White and Black.

    Chess Opening Basics: The King’s Indian Attack - Chessable blog Article (Nice) - Another Chessable blog offering, this article delves into the basic ideas of the KIA, making it a great starting point for those new to the opening.

    The Kings Indian Attack - Complete Guide -   ichess.net This extensive guide from ichess.net offers a deep dive into the KIA, featuring illustrative games and embedded video lectures (total duration: 1.5 hours). (Archived Article)

    How to Play the King’s Indian Attack  - Pretty Nice (In-depth Guide) Chessfox.com
    Chessfox.com provides what's likely the most in-depth guide on this list, offering a detailed exploration of the KIA's various aspects.

    Beating The Kings Indian Attack with the French - This resource provides valuable insights from Black's perspective, featuring an article and video by GM Fabian Libiszewski on how to combat the KIA with the French Defense.

    The Kings Indian Attack This entry offers notes from a lecture by FM Steve Stoyko, featuring analysis of 9 annotated games that showcase the KIA in action.


    GAMES DATABASES

    This section highlights valuable game databases where you can delve into thousands of KIA games played by masters and enthusiasts.

    365Chess.com

    A07: Reti, King's Indian attack (Barcza system) 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 - 34,386 Games
    A08: Reti, King's Indian attack 1. Nf3 d5 2. g3 c5 3. Bg2  - 3833 Games

    ChessTempo.com

    King's Indian Attack, General (A07) -  33,789 Games
    King's Indian Attack, Sicilian Variation (A08) -4337 Games

    Chessgames.com (Collections)

    King's Indian Attack (A07-A08)  - 67 Annotated Games
    The King's Indian Attack - 32 Games  
    King's Indian Attack Compilation - 56 Games 



    Kings Indian Attack Chess Puzzles

    WTHarvey.com

    Reti Opening, King's Indian Attack (ECO A07) - 14 Puzzles 

    LiChess Opening Puzzles

    Kings Indian Attack LiChess Puzzles -  2510 Puzzles (Broken into 9 Variations) Halfway down Page


    KIA LiChess Studies

    This section delves into the world of Lichess studies, a fantastic resource for honing your King's Indian Attack (KIA) repertoire. Here's a curated selection to enhance your KIA mastery

    • KIA -  13 Chapter LiChess Study  (141 hearts) -This well-regarded study offers detailed lessons within a focused 13-chapter format, making it ideal for players seeking a structured learning experience.

    • KIA Openings - 6 Chapter Study (Setups vs French Mostly)

    • King´ s Indian Attack (KIA) - 46 Chapter Study (62 heart Study) This in-depth study offers a comprehensive exploration of the KIA, covering setups against various responses, the roles of different pieces, and even featuring model games to illustrate key concepts.

    • King's Indian Attack!  - 8 Chapter Interactive Study  (3056 hearts)  This highly-rated interactive study provides a dynamic learning experience. Test your understanding and solidify your knowledge by actively practicing against different Black responses.

    • On kings Indian Attack  - 36 Chapter Study  (Short Lessons w/ a lot of Example games)

    • KIA VS FRENCH  -  36 Chapter StudyFocusing specifically on the KIA against the French Defense, this study offers in-depth analysis with well-annotated games, equipping you to handle this common Black response. 
        

    Unfamiliar with Lichess Studies?

    Lichess studies are fantastic tools for chess improvement. They allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move. You can test your understanding by attempting to solve critical positions and review explanations for the correct moves. This interactive approach fosters deeper learning and knowledge retention compared to passive reading alone.



    Annotated Games

    Petrosian vs Pachman 1961 [A04] - (archived)



    Chess Video Lessons - Deepen Your KIA Expertise

    Whether you're a beginner seeking foundational knowledge or an experienced player aiming to refine your repertoire, these resources cater to all learning styles.

    Lessons

    King's Indian Attack | Chess Opening - 10 Video Playlist  - NM Robert RamirezThis playlist by NM Robert Ramirez offers a structured approach, featuring lessons, analyzed games, and even a chess speed run showcasing the KIA's effectiveness across various skill levels.


    King's Indian Attack | Beginner Kids' Class - GM Dariusz Swiercz - 60 Min St.Louis CC -Aimed at beginners, this St. Louis Chess Club class by GM Dariusz Swiercz provides a clear introduction to the KIA, emphasizing its versatility, attacking potential, and key concepts for playing as White.

    Kings Indian Attack Mainline 14 Min - NM Bryan Tillis - Focus on the KIA mainline with NM Bryan Tillis! This video tackles key moves, structures, and tactical ideas to exploit against various Black defenses, including the French, Sicilian, and Caro-Kann.

    Petrosian on the King’s Indian Attack with IM Bill Paschall - 26 Min -This video delves into the KIA's strategic nuances, emphasizing strong points and piece positioning. IM Bill Paschall concludes with an analysis of Petrosian's renowned endgame technique in the context of the KIA.

     Dzindzichashvili! - 38 Min -Want quick victories with White? GM Roman Dzindzichashvili demonstrates how to use the KIA to exploit weaknesses and create winning chances.

    GM Damian Lemos - offers a three-part series on the KIA:


    Kings Indian Attack Game Videos (W/Analysis)

    Witness the KIA in Action: Analyzing Masterful Games - 


    Extensive Playlists

    Kings Indian Attack - Fischer vs. Tal   - 11 Min

    Magnus Carlsen vs Hikaru Nakamura || Blitz chess 2018 - 12 Min

    Longer Chess Games #61 The Kings Indian Attack - 33 Min GM Simon Williams


    PGN Game Downloads

    Kings Indian Attack.zip (Comprehensive) - 4410 Games (U of Pitt Archive) 

    Water color painting of a King's Indian Attack Chess position