Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player
May 16, 2021•29 min•Ep. 1
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Episode description
Welcome to The Chess Angle! This episode is a condensed, rapid-fire discussion of chess openings for club players and adult improvers. Talking points include:
- The main goal of the opening
- System and thematic openings
- Is there an advantage to having the white pieces?
- Should you play complicated, theoretical openings?
- The importance of a consistent opening repertoire
Referenced:
- The London System in 12 Practical Lessons
- Win With the London System
- Play the London System
- Starting Out: The French
- Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian
- Starting Out: The Queen’s Indian
- Master the Hedgehog Structure (article)
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