Showing posts with label Chess Repertoire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chess Repertoire. Show all posts

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Chess Opening Links

Chess Opening Repertoire and Opening Concepts Resources

BOOKS (Free)

Chess Opening Fundamentals By GM Igor Smirnov - 46 Page PDF

Four opening systems to start with . A repertoire for young players from 8 to 80. - 50 page PDF Dr. David Regis. Exeter Chess Club.

Fundamental Chess Openings Paul van der Sterren - 480 Page PDF  (Internet Chess Archive)

Chess Kids Opening Manual  - 110 Page (Ton of openings and there ideas explained )

Winning Quickly at Chess: Catastrophes & Tactics in the Chess Opening – Selected Brilliancies from Volumes 1-9 - 160 Page PDF

How to Win in the Openings by I A Horowitz - 194 page PDF

Chess Repertoire Articles

Repertoire suggestions -  IM Andrew Martin (four possible repertoires here, based on my coaching experience with different types of player:)
Repertoire suggestions - GM Niglel Davies (Openings Based on style of player)


Chess Opening Fundamentals Videos

How To Analyze Your Chess Games 32 Min IM Levy Rozman


How to Study Openings in 2022 - 17 Min ( GM Kraai breaks down how to best study openings in 2022. For all levels.)

How to Learn ANY Opening | Part 1: 0-1200 - 12 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy provides advice for players rated 0-1200 on how to learn openings.
How to Learn ANY Opening | Part 2: 1200-1800 - 16 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy provides advice for players rated 1200-1800 on how to learn openings.
How to Learn ANY Opening | Part 3: 1800+ - 13 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy provides advice for players
rated 1800+ on how to learn openings.


St Louis Chess Club