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) 🎯 Support the Show:  Buy Me a Coffee 📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🔗 Our links: Website Twitter YouTube Buy Me a Coffee ♟The Amazon links above are affiliate links which earn us a small commission on qualifying purchases. This helps support the podcast at no additional cost to you.