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 

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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"

• Intro and Module 1 (Early Move Order Quandrys) - 16 page PDF
• Module 2 - Fighting an early Q-side Fianchetto - 21 page PDF

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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!)
  
  
  

Chessville Articles

• 4 Keys to the Colle Zukertort System - Opening Instruction Article
• Reviving the Colle-Zukertort Main Line - Opening Instruction article
• Early Ne4 plans in the Colle System - Opening Instruction Article

Chess Cafe Articles by Gary Lane (dealing with the Colle)

• Opening Lanes #30 - Murder on the Orient Express
• Opening Lanes #64 - Playboy
• Opening Lanes #58 - The Greek Gift
• Opening Lanes #57 - The T-Factor
• Opening Lanes #56 - Identity
• Opening Lanes #55 - Step Back in Time
• Opening Lanes #54 - Beauty and the Beast
• Opening Lanes #53 - Fan Clubs

The Phoenix Attack Quickstart Guide - New idea in the Colle-Koltanowski (the “c3-Colle”)

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Colle Lichess Studies 

• Colle System  - 4 Chapter Study (50 hearts)
  
  
• Basics of The Colle system - 7 Chapter Study
  
  
• Colle Koltonowski System - Interactive Opening Lessons - 15 Chapter Interactive Study (153 Hearts)
  
  
• Colle and Colle–Zukertort System  - 6 Chapter Study (45 hearts) (Annotated Games)
  
  
• Colle system Zukertort variation (b3 variation) - 4 Chapter Study 

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-Zukertort System - Short and Sweet Intro  -  15 Chapters to Study and Practice w/Tests
  
  

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Colle Puzzles 

Test your tactics

LiChess Openings Puzzles

• Queen's Pawn game - Colle Puzzles - 3131 Puzzles
  
  
• Queen's Pawn game Zukertort Variation - 4180 Puzzles

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Colle System Games Databases 

Dive into a vast collection of Colle System games.

365Chess.com

• D05: Queen's pawn game 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 - 6594 Games  
  
  
• D05: Colle system 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 c5 5. c3 - 2243 Games
  
  
• D05: Queen's pawn game, Rubinstein (Colle-Zukertort) variation 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Bd3 c5 5. b3 - 1642 Games
  
  
• D05: Queen's pawn game, Zukertort variation 1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3 e6 4. Nbd2 c5 5. b3 - 101 Games

Chessgames.com

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

Collections

• rookington's Colle - 19 Games  (All White Wins)
  
  
• Colle System Classics (Koltanowski variation)  - 21 Games (All White wins or Draws)
  
  
• D05/A46_Colle Zukertort (the b3-Colle)  - 115 Games
  
  
• The Colle System: Koltanowski, Phoenix, Zukertor -  31 Games (Broken into motifs)
  
  
• Queen's Pawn Game (D05)   - 15 Annotated games

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Colle Chess Video Lessons

Colle - Zukertort System

• The Zukertort Variation of the Colle System - 10 Min Video -  Learn the basics of this attacking Colle System variation. (Beginner)
  
  
• Colle-Zukertort System: Attack & Enjoy! - 12 Min - Bad Bishop Channel - Discover typical attacking ideas with the Colle-Zukertort System. (Beginner/Intermediate)
  
  
• Best Chess Openings 😲 Colle-Zukertort System - 15 Min GM Polgar - Dive deep into strategic concepts of the Colle-Zukertort with GM Polgar. (Intermediate/Advanced)
  
  
• Chess Stream #65 A Lesson in the Colle-Zukertort System - 40 Min GM Williams provides a comprehensive lesson on key Colle-Zukertort System ideas. (Intermediate) 
• Under 1400: Yusupov in the Colle-Zukertort System, with NM Spencer Finegold - 57 Min - NM Spencer Finegold - Learn the Colle-Zukertort with NM Finegold, perfect for players under 1400. (Beginner)
  
  
• Colle Zukertort System | Great Opening to improve as a Chess player - 33 Min NM Ramirez - Sharpen your Colle-Zukertort skills with NM Ramirez. (Intermediate)
  
  
• How To Destroy Anti-Colle Systems - 11 Min - NM Ramirez teaches you how to handle tricky anti-Colle System defenses. (Intermediate)
  
  
• How to Play the Colle Zukertort || Basic Tips and Tricks - 11 Min NM Lei - Learn basic tactics and ideas for playing the Colle-Zukertort. (Beginner)
  
  
• How to Play the Colle Zukertort || Basic Variations and Structures  - 10 min - NM Lei - Understand key pawn structures that arise in the Colle-Zukertort. (Beginner/Intermediate) 

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

• Colle system pt1: Whites plan against annoying Bf5 - 15 Min
• Colle system pt2: Whites plan against annoying Bg4 - 10 Min
• Colle system pt3: Whites plan against annoying 3..g6 - 11 Min

Jim's Chess Channel

• Opening Basics #36: Colle system - 40 Min - - Learn the Colle System for a strong center and a surprise kingside attack. (Beginner/Intermediate)
• Opening Basics #37: Colle-Zukertort system - 64 Min -Master the Colle-Zukertort with analysis from the Carlsen-Karjakin match (5 games included). (Intermediate/Advanced)
  
  

The Colle System - Plans, Structures, Patterns, Variations · Chess Openings - 51 Min - Hanging Pawns

Club Players Love the Colle and Sveshnikov | Two Wrongs Make a Knight - 46 Min - St.Louis Chess Club

Colle Chess Traps

• Colle System: A simple opening trap -  4 Min
  
  
• Opening Traps in Colle System | Rubinstein vs Blumenfeld | Sankt Petersburg 1906 - 15 Min

How To Play Against the Colle

• How to Play Against a Colle System | Journey to GM #18 - 8 Min - GM Moulthun Ly - GM Ly disrupts White's setup to hinder their light-squared bishop and force early decisions. (Beginner)
  
  
• How To Punish White in the Colle System with GM Eugene Perelshteyn - 10 Min -  reveals a simple method to exploit weaknesses in the Colle System. Learn key differences between Colle and London Systems. (Beginner/Intermediate)
  
  
• Fighting The Colle With The King's Indian Defense - Game Analysis - FM James Canty III - analyzes a game using the King's Indian Defense to counter the Colle System. Emphasizes active play and pawn thrusts. (Intermediate)
  
  
• Defeating A Colle System | The Sensei Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 16 Min - GM Naroditsky provides a complete guide to defeating the Colle System. Covers development, pawn structure, tactics, and positional play. (Intermediate/Advanced)
  
  

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Colle Game Videos (W/Analysis)

Colle System  - 16 Video Playlist  - Chess School

• Master Class | Colle System | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 24 Min
• Vladimir Kramnik`s Colle system against Anish Giri - 27 Min
• Torre Attack vs Garry Kasparov (GM games only) - 79 Mins
• Longer Chess Games #54 A tough Colle system. - 65 Min GM Simon Williams
• Sparkling Colle System Beauty || Alexander Alekhine vs Friedrich Koehnlein || Dusseldorf 1908 - 5 Min
• World Chess Ch. 2016 - Game 8 (Detailed analysis) : Magnus Carlsen vs Sergey Karjakin : Colle - 36 Min
• Standard Chess #5 | A THUNDEROUS Colle System Attack - 43 Min - NM Dave Mohan

PGN Game Downloads

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

Kings Indian Attack ( A07 - A08) - Opening Theory

Unleash Your Inner Attacker:
 King's Indian Attack 

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  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.
  
  

Kings Indian Attack Wikipedia Page

General Opening Knowledge and History.

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Books and Courses (Free)

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

• Easy Guide to the ♘ [knight] Nge2 King's Indian: Winning with the Hungarian Attack - 129 Page PDF - This comprehensive guide delves into the Nge2 KIA variation, a powerful system against the King's Indian Defense.
  
  
• Beating the King's Indian and Benoni: Shock your opponents with the Four Pawns Attack!  - 148 Page PDF - Learn how to surprise your opponents with the aggressive Four Pawns Attack against both the King's Indian and Benoni Defenses
  
  
• Flank Openings: A Study of Réti's Opening, The Catalan, English and King's Indian Attack Complex (Fourth Edition) by R. D. Keene  - 193 Page PDF - This classic text by R.D. Keene provides a comprehensive exploration of flank openings, including a dedicated section on the King's Indian Attack.

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.

 

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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.

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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 

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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

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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 Study - Focusing 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.

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Annotated Games

Petrosian vs Pachman 1961 [A04] - (archived)

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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 Ramirez - This 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.

QUICK Wins!  The King's Indian Attack the Easy Way with GM Roman

 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:

• King's Indian Attack - An Introduction [Part 1/3] - 24 Min - Explains the KIA's core ideas and how to capitalize on common Black mistakes.
• King's Indian Attack - Smash the Sicilian 👏 [Part 2/3] - 24 Min -Reveals how to use the KIA to challenge the Sicilian Defense with a seemingly calm approach.
• King's Indian Attack against Caro-Kann 👊 [Part 3/3] - 25 Min -Analyzes an instructive KIA game against the Caro-Kann, showcasing a strong setup for White. 
•  Webinar: Bobby Fischer’s Deadly System: the King’s Indian Attack! - 50 Min - Gain historical context and strategic insights in this webinar by GM Lemos, exploring the KIA as a weapon favored by the legendary Bobby Fischer. 
• Bobby Fischer's System An Introduction to the KIA(Deep Dive) - 40 Min - For a deep understanding of the KIA's core principles, GM Damien Lemos delves into Bobby Fischer's favored system, explaining its strategic foundations and the reasons behind its effectiveness. 

Kings Indian Attack Game Videos (W/Analysis)

Witness the KIA in Action: Analyzing Masterful Games - 

Extensive Playlists

• Aman's Kings Indian Speedrun - 12 Video Playlist - (Over 9 hrs of Video) (Watch a GM explain every game played with this opening) -  GM Aman Hambleton
  
• King's Indian Attack   - 12 Video Playlist  - Chess School
  
  
• The Kings Indian Attack  - 19 Video Playlist - kingscrusher 
  
  
• King's Indian Attack Rating Climb - 18 Video playlist - IM Alex banzea (Lots of game analysis Here)
  
  

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

How Not to Play the Kings Indian -  32 Min YouTube Video - Kingscrusher

Master Class | King's Indian Attack | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 57 Min - Always a master class of analysis of whatever opening he plays or plays against.

IM John Bartholomew

• Blitz Chess #6: IM RichieIncognito vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 13 Min
  
  
• Blitz Chess #318: IM Alexey Kireev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 12 Min 
  
  
• Blitz Chess #16: IM MaestroASK vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 8 Min
  
  
• Blitz Chess #363: IM Alexey Kireev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 23 Min
  
  
• Blitz Chess #366: GM Vladimir Fedoseev vs. IM Bartholomew (King's Indian Attack) - 20 Min
  
  
• Blitz Chess #66: IM Bartholomew vs. GM Gofshtein (King's Indian Attack) - 8 Min

PGN Game Downloads

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

Sicilian - Smith-Morra Gambit (B21) - Opening Theory

 

  Smith-Morra Gambit:
 A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the strategic nuances of the Smith-Morra Gambit, a dynamic chess opening favored by tactical enthusiasts.

Learn why fearless players embrace this aggressive approach to the Sicilian Defense.

• Thrive on sharp, tactical battles
• Dictate the pace of the game
• Catch opponents off guard and navigate unfamiliar territory
• Say goodbye to dull pawn structures
• It offers endless possibilities for excitement and growth
  
  

Smith-Morra Gambit Wikipedia Page 

 General Info About this Opening
1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3

 

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Smith Morra Gambit Articles

Explore insightful articles and comprehensive guides on the Smith-Morra Gambit and Learn strategies, mainlines, and effective counterplay against this aggressive Sicilian Defense approach.

The Smith-Morra Gambit opening for White & Black - Chessable Blog -Delve into this comprehensive guide on the Smith-Morra Gambit, covering strategies for both players. Explore model games, instructions on how to play it, and effective ways to counter it.

Smith Morra Gambit - Amazingly solid gambit! - IM Alberto Chueca - Provides an in-depth analysis of the Smith-Morra Gambit, highlighting its popularity and solidity. Gain insights into mainlines, plans, ideas, and sample games to master this dynamic opening strategy.

Smith-Morra Gambit: Complete Guide - The Chess World - Uncover the secrets of the Smith-Morra Gambit with this comprehensive guide. Featuring plans, traps, and an embedded 44-minute video with GM Kriszian Szabo

Smith Morra Gambit Article  Simplify Chess Guide -Explore the dynamic world of the Smith-Morra Gambit with this aggressive opening strategy against the Sicilian Defense. Dive into theory, key variations, and strategic ideas to harness the tactical opportunities and seize the initiative.

A Bust to the Smith-Morra Gambit - Gain valuable insights into countering the Smith-Morra Gambit with this USCF Theory Article. Discover strategies to effectively play against this aggressive opening and turn the tables on your opponent.

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Books (Free Download)

The Smith Morra Gambit Part 1 - 22 Page (PDF) - Free Printable Guide

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Blogs

 

The Smith-Morra Gambit opening for White & Black -  In-depth Opening Guide on Chessable Blog

GM Boris Altermans Blog ( Morra Gambit Lessons)
Morra Gambit Pt 1
Morra Gambit Pt 2
Morra Gambit Pt 3
Morra Gambit Pt 4
Morra Gambit Pt 5
Morra Gambit Pt 6
Morra Gambit Pt 7

Smith-Morra Gambit Blog that goes over this gambit in great detail with plenty of illustrations. Several Posts Talking extensively about certain Lines.

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Smith-Morra Gambit LiChess Studies

Smith-Morra Gambit  - This is the Listudy page  (Practice The opening here and Links to 2 Lichess Studys)

Smith Morra by GM Moulthun Ly  - 11 Chapter Study  (In-depth - 294 hearts)

Learn Chess Openings Deeply - Smith Morra -  29 Chapters (Super In-Depth) (149 hearts)

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Annotated Games

Kolenbet - Schipkov, B. [B21] - Annotated by B. Schipkov

Smith-Morra Gambit Games List- Here are also 40+ games that are all Smith-Morra Gambits played by greats such as Fischer and Tal. (Viewable Online)

Chessgames.com

Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4 (B21)  - 23 Annotated games  

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Smith-Morra Video Lessons

The Smith-Morra Gambit Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 45 Min - GM Ben Finegold discusses the Smith-Morra Gambit and how it is rarely seen at the Grandmaster level, it remains a strong opening for white against the Sicilian Defense. W/ a lesson and Analysis of 3 High level Master Games.

Smith-Morra Gambit -¸Sicilian Defense Theory - 19 Min

The Ultimate Guide To The Smith Morra Gambit - 54 Min Anna Crammling

How to Win Quickly with the Smith-Morra Gambit! - GM Denes Boros - 21 Min

An Anti-Sicilian in 15 Minutes | Smith-Morra Gambit Crash Course Part 1 - 15 min

Smith–Morra Gambit | Interesting Ideas & Plans - 19 Min - In this video lesson, the RCA guest coach IM Mat Kolosowski talks about one of the most popular chess openings, the Smith–Morra Gambit (also called as the Morra Gambit) from the Sicilian Defence.

GM Moulthun Le

• Secrets of the Smith Morra Gambit | -  51 Min GM Moulthun - It's one of my favourite gambits against the Sicilian Defence and here I will share with you my complete repertoire!
• Smith Morra Main Line Update | GM Moulthun Ly - 15 Min - I will go through an update on a popular line played in the Smith-Morra Gambit which I didn't get to cover in the main one.

Smith-Morra Traps

A Deadly Chess Trap in The Smith Morra Gambit!! - 7 Min - IM Miodrag Pernuvic

8 Deadly Smith Morra Gambit Traps - 6 Min

Smith-Morra Gambit, Sicilian Defense Theory, Traps - 21 Min - GM Igor Smirnov - You'll learn the common setup for White, typical ideas, and some interesting traps. GM Smirnov will also show you an interesting trap that Black can use against White, which ends the game in just a few moves.

Dealing w/ Anti- Sicilians

• Dealing with Anti-Sicilians #1 and deconstructing the Morra - Understanding Your Openings #1 - 30 Mins  (The Why's of Openings) IM Andreas Toth - we look at how to deal with Anti-Sicilians, specifically the 2. b4 gambit lines, as well as take a closer look at the Morra gambit.
  
  
• How to Beat The Smith-Morra Gambit!! - 16 Min IM Miodrag Perunovic - detailed explanation of strategies and moves that black can employ to gain an advantage against Smith-Morra Gambit players.
  
  
• How to crush the Smith-Morra Gambit? Traps and Tricks - 18 Min
• Dirty Chess Tricks 40 (Munching the Morra Gambit) - 18 Min 

 

Smith-Morra Game Videos w/Analysis

Playlists

• Sicilian Defence: Smith-Morra Gambit - 220 Video Playlist - Kingcrusher -  From Famous Games , to blitz Games and all in-between .
• Naroditsky - Sicilian - Smith Mora - 16 Video Playlist - GM Naroditsky (Treasure Trove of Games w/ great analysis and instruction.)

Analyze this Smith-Morra Game! - GM Yasser Seirawan - 36 Min - St.Louis CC - Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan reviews a 1700 rated game in the classroom. Some say that the Smith-Morra has been refuted, but it's still fun to play in the Club. Watch this game and find out why.

Sicilian Defence, Smith-Morra Gambit Accepted - 45 Min - Chess network

Battling the Smith Morra Gambit | Classical Chess - 38 Min IM Rosen

Drop The Hammer |  (Smith-Morra Gambit) - IM John Bartholomew

Smith Morra Gambit Great Prep | Mosadeghpour vs Alekseenko - 13 Min GM Moulthun

Smith Morra Gambits Only - 34 Min GM Nakamura

Mikhail Tal crushes Sicilian Defence with Smith-Morra - 11 Min - Kingscrusher

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PGN Game Downloads

Smith-Morra Games PGN - 2150 games (U of Pitt Archive)

Kings Indian Defence (E60-E99) - Opening Theory

King's Indian Defense Resources

Wikipedia Page
The place to start to get a general overview of this opening and its variations.

1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 Black intends 3....Bg7 4....d6

BOOKS & Courses (Free)

Short & Sweet: King's Indian Defense - Free Chessable Course - 58 Variations w/ over 3hr Video (GM Gawain Jones)

Short & Sweet: The King's Indian - Free Chessable Course - 26 Variations , over an Hr of Video

The King's Indian in thirty classic games. -Free Chessable Course  - Really Nice Course if your a Kings Indian Player

Short & Sweet: King's Indian Defense - Free Chessable Course -Learn 20 Variations  and train them each day with their movetrainer.          (Definitely worth signing up for FREE)


King Indian Defense - 11 page PDF  (Free Guide From ChessKids)
The kings Indian - A complete Black Rep -  358 Page Book PDF  (Full Book Here)
An opening repertoire for the positional player - 168 Page PDF

Kings Indian Tactics .pdf - 25 pages of KID tactics by Eric Schiller
Kings Indian Defence .pdf - 11 pages of the basic ideas behind the KID

Kings Indian Defense Chess Articles

Kings Indian Defense (How to Play It) - Big Article at Simplify Chess
 (Why, How , every move explained and the main lines)

10 Reasons to Play The KID - Short Article

How to Play the King’s Indian Defense (Ideas for White and Black) - Opening Guide to Main Variations

King’s Indian Defense: Opening Guide for White & Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide

Kings Indian Defense - GM Marian Petrov Guide (Nice Links to Resources at Bottom)

The KID Bayonet Attack - by GM Arun & GM Magesh Part 1

The KID Bayonet Attack - by GM Arun & GM Magesh Part 2 

Can Blitz Teach Us Anything about the King’s Indian Defense Bayonet Attack? - IM Mark Ginsburg

Openings on Demand

King's Indian Defense Electronic Book (E-Book) Part I

King's Indian Defense Electronic Book (E-Book) Part II

(Note: All Articles Below are on the Wayback Machine)

Classical KID Ideas with Na6- Kenilworth Chess Club article 

Kings Indian - The Saemich Variation - A system against the KID 

Kings Indian 4 Pawns Attack - Website Tutorial (Main Page - use links to go to pages of each variation)

Chess Cafe Articles
Fischer Plays Again (Opening Lanes 45)(E70) - IM Gary Lane
Seirawan vs Kasparov 1989 (E74) - GM Yasser Seirawan
Averbakh's System (E74) - IM Gary Lane
Dreev vs Shirov 1996 (E81) - Samisch Var GM Yasser Seirawan
Karpov vs Timman 1993 (E81) -Samisch Var. GM Yasser Seirawan
The Saemich Var. - IM Gary Lane
Karpov vs Kasparov (E86) - GM Yasser Seirawan
Picket vs Van Wely 1994 (E90) - Gm Yasser Seirawan

Silmans Opening Archive Articles
KID- 4 Pawns Attack Article - NM Randy Bauer
KID -A Quick d4-d5 push - Andrew Martin
KID - Pain and Anguish - Karel van der Weide
Insights into and unusual KID - Manuel Monestario

Kings Indian Defense LiChess Studies

King's Indian Defense - 10 Chapter Interactive Study  (4000+ Hearts)

King's Indian Defense - 32 Chapter Study (Really Well Done)  (300+ Hearts)

CHESS PUZZLES

wtharvey.com (Puzzle Site)

King's Indian (E60) - 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 (10 Puzzles) 
King's Indian, Four Pawns Attack (E76) - (10 Puzzles)
King's Indian, Saemisch (E81) - (10 Puzzles)
King's Indian (E97) - (10 Puzzles)

Lichess Kings Indian Defense Puzzles (KID Puzzles Halfway down page)

Kings Indian Defense Puzzles - 7738 Puzzles ( Can pick up to 18 Variations) 

   

ANNOTATED GAMES

Dreev, A. (2685) - Smirin, I. (2691) [E81] 
Schipkov, Boris (2355) - Socko, Bartosz [E84] 
Schipkov, Boris (2355) - Monin, Nikolay (2405) [E87]
Goldin, A. (2630) - Shulman, Y. (2595) [E90]
Bu Xiangzhi [2708] - Vadim Zvjaginsev [2674] [E83] 

GAMES DATABASE

365Chess.com
ECO Codes For KID - E60 thru E99 (Lots here) 

Chessgames.com
King's Indian Defense (E60-E99)  - 144 Annotated games  

Kings Indian Defense Video Lessons

King's Indian Defense: Step by Step - 17 Video Playlist - NM Robert Ramirez (7+hrs Video)
King's Indian Defense Opening Theory - 10 Video Playlist - Hanging Pawns (4+ Hrs)
King's indian defense from A to Z explained - 67 Video Playlist - Zozarov Chess Channel 
King's Indian Defense -  33 Video Playlist - FM James Canty III
King's Indian Defense -  46 Video Playlist - Chessbase India

Teimour Radjabov teaches the King's Indian Defence - 98 min  - Chessbase India

Learn the King's Indian Setup | 10-Minute Chess Openings -  IM Rozman

How To Play Against The King's Indian Defense - 38 Min WFM Crammling
The Kings Indian Defense Lecture by GM Ben Finegold - 49 min

St.Louis Chess Club Lessons

The Classical King's Indian Defence - Chess Openings Explained - 53 Min
The Classical King's Indian: Part 1 | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Alex Yermolinsky - 56 min
The Classical King's Indian: Part 2 | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Alex Yermolinsky - 55 Min
King's Indian Defense: Sämisch | Grandmaster's Choice - GM Dariusz Swiercz - 52 min
Entertaining Nimzo-Indian & King's Indian - Beginner Breakdown - 52 Min
Pawn Structure #3: King's Indian | Strategy Session with Jonathan Schrantz -37 Min

Play Against the King's Indian | Grandmaster's Choice - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 51 Min
How to Win Against the KID | Kids' Class - GM Varuzhan Akobian - 29 Min
Handle the King's Indian - GM Varuzhan Akobian  - 29 Min

Kings indian Defense Game Video (W/Analysis)

King's Indian Defense Rating Climb  - 23 Video Playlist - IM Alex Banzea
Kings Indian Defense - Chess Opening - 260 Video Playlist - Kingscrusher
King's Indian Defense - 80 Video Playlist - agadmantor's Chess Channel

Kings Indian Defense - Chess Opening - 260 Video Playlist - Kingscrusher
King's Indian Defense - 80 Video Playlist - agadmantor's Chess Channel

King's Indian Climb Begins | Black Pieces Rating Climb Part 1: 800+ 60 Min IM Rozman

PERFECT ATTACKS | Kings Indian Rating Climb Part 2: 1000+ - 51 Min IM Rozman

BEST 1200 EVER | Kings Indian Rating Climb Part 3: 1200+ - 50 Min IM Rozman

King's Indian Rapid Speedrun | Part 4: 1520+ - 52 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy

King's Indian Rapid Speedrun | Part 5: 1760+ - 41 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy

King's Indian Rapid Speedrun | Part 6: 1850+ - 50 Min IM Kostya Kavutskiy

Spencer and Karen look at King's Indian Defense games featuring Hikaru Nakamura - 2 hr

10 Years of King's Indian Games of Ben Finegold - 2003-2013 - 2 Hr GM Finegold

PGN Downloads (From PGNMentor.com)
KID Averbakh - 5843 games
KID Fianchetto - 11208 games
KID 4 Pawns - 4951 games
KID Saemisch - 16376 games
KID Classical Main Line - 12972 games
KID Classical other 7th move -21503 games
KID Classical other 5th and 6th -6240 games
KID Classical Petrosian -4420 games