Beginner
10 min
Build your opening repertoire as White (1/2)
Start your repertoire with Black’s most common reply. Learn when to choose the Italian, Scotch, Petroff and Philidor plans.
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Why take this lesson?
In this repertoire as White, you will always start by moving the pawn in front of your king two squares. Black then chooses a defence. You will learn one simple strategy against each of their main replies.
What you will learn
- What is a repertoire?
- Black’s most common replies at low Elo
- Black also advances the king pawn
- Black’s knight defends the pawn: Italian or Scotch
- Black’s knight counterattacks your pawn
From understanding to practice
Work through the lesson step by step: discover an idea, study the positions and check your understanding with the lesson’s exercises. Explanations and feedback help you understand the decisions, not just memorise moves.