Ep. 1: Chess Openings and the Club Player

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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