Beginner
7 min
Build your opening repertoire as Black (1/2)
Learn two simple replies that cover the great majority of your games.
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Why take this lesson?
Building a repertoire means choosing replies you understand in advance. This first part organises your play as Black against the king pawn and the queen pawn: two starting points for developing your pieces around a solid centre.
What you will learn
- White advances the king pawn: prepare the Caro-Kann
- White advances the queen pawn: take the centre
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lessonâs exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.