Beginner
12 min

Build your opening repertoire as White (2/2)

Complete your repertoire against the Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Scandinavian and other defences.

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Chess teacher presenting several simple replies on a chessboard

Why take this lesson?

In part one, you learned how to react when Black also advances the king pawn. Your first move does not change. Now let’s discover Black’s other defences.

What you will learn

  • Your starting point stays the same
  • Sicilian Defence
  • French Defence
  • Caro-Kann Defence
  • Scandinavian Defence

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.