Understanding chess openings | How to play ANY opening well

Learn to play openings like a grandmaster
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Understanding chess openings | How to play ANY opening well
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3.5 hours
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Nov 2021
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Why take this course?

🦙 Understanding Chess Openings | Master Your First 10 Moves Like a Grandmaster

🚀 Course Overview: Dive into the world of chess openings with "Understanding Chess Openings" – your ultimate guide to kicking off the game with confidence and clarity. Say goodbye to the uncertainty and confusion that often accompany the opening phase. By the end of this course, you'll know exactly how to position your pieces, why certain moves are pivotal, and you'll be adept at capitalizing on your opponent's errors.

🧠 What You'll Learn:

  • Core Opening Principles: Grasp the fundamental rules that govern effective opening play.
  • Crucial Details & Deep Reasons: Discover the finer nuances behind these rules and understand the strategic depth of each move.
  • Piece Development: Master the art of moving all your pieces to strong squares, and learn where they should (and shouldn't) be.
  • GM-Approved Repertoire: Receive a professionally curated opening repertoire from Grandmaster Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko, tailored for both colors.

🔍 In-Depth Analysis:

  • Section 1: Uncover the 3 main rules of opening play and their crucial details. Learn the correct placement for your pawns, pieces, and even your king.
  • Section 2: Study 4 iconic games where the losing side overlooked the first 2 rules. Gain insights into how to use your opponent's oversight to your advantage.
  • Section 3: Examine 4 more famous games where the failure to castle proved costly. Learn to exploit this critical lapse in your opponents' strategy.
  • Section 4: Get Mykhaylo's expert analysis on the most common openings, their pros and cons. Walk away with a complete opening repertoire for both white and black, knowing your first 10 moves against ANY opening.

🧠 Interactive Learning:

  • Homework Assignments & Solutions: Engage with practical exercises designed to reinforce the concepts learned throughout the course.
  • Attached Games & PGN Analysis: Dive deep into the strategies and tactics of the game with detailed analyses of famous games in PGN format.

🎓 Who Should Take This Course:

  • Beginner/hobby chess players eager to elevate their opening game.
  • Chess enthusiasts aiming to avoid confusion from the start.
  • Anyone interested in understanding what grandmasters consider during the opening.

🎉 What's Included:

  • Over 4 sections of content, covering all aspects of the opening phase.
  • A comprehensive guide on where and how to develop your pieces effectively.
  • A professional opening repertoire that you can trust and use with confidence.
  • Homework assignments to solidify your learning and understanding.

Join Mykhaylo Oleksiyenko in this enlightening journey through the chessboard's intricate opening labyrinth. Embrace the opportunity to play like a grandmaster, from the very first move. 🏰♚

Enroll now and transform your opening game! 🌟

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Our Verdict

This Udemy course titled "Understanding chess openings | How to play ANY opening well" offers a solid foundation for those unfamiliar with basic opening principles. With an expert GM instructor, you'll discover that the course prioritizes general concepts over memorizing specific moves. While there's room for improvement in terms of providing diverse materials and addressing advanced topics, it is beneficial to novice players seeking fundamental understanding before diving into intricate opening variations. Start building your chess foundation with this easy-to-follow and informative course while keeping an eye on potential tech hiccups during video playback.

What We Liked

  • Thorough exploration of basic opening principles like developing fast, castling early, and controlling the center.
  • Includes analysis of famous games to illustrate key concepts.
  • GM-approved simplified repertoire provided for both white and black pieces.
  • Straightforward course structure that is easy to follow.

Potential Drawbacks

  • Lack of in-depth exploration of various openings beyond principle discussion.
  • Instruction may be too basic for advanced players, focusing on foundational ideas repeated in multiple games.
  • Absence of PDF format materials; only PGN files are provided.
  • *A known issue: occasional double video playback when pausing with the spacebar

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