Trainings
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Openings 3
OpeningsLesson + quiz
Opening principles: centre, development, king safety
The three jobs every opening must do: claim the centre, bring out the pieces, and tuck the king away. Learn why, and what goes wrong when you skip one.
1/10· Beginner4 sections · ~10 min
OpeningsLesson + quiz
Common opening traps and how to avoid them
Scholar's mate, Légal's mate and the Elephant trap: recognise the three most common opening ambushes, learn the one defensive habit that neutralises all of them, and spring them yourself when your opponent slips.
2/10· Beginner5 sections · ~12 min
OpeningsOpening line
Italian Game: Giuoco Piano
The quietest classical opening: both sides develop naturally toward the centre, castle early and prepare the d4 break. Ideal for learning principled development as White.
2/10· Beginner16 plies · ~8 min