The Ruy Lopez is a hugely popular opening, and anyone who plays 1 e4 e5 as Black needs to have a ...

The Nimzo-Indian and Queen's Gambit Declined are amongst black's soundest and most universal answ...

The Najdorf is one of the most respected variations of the Sicilian Defence. Over decades it has ...

The Sicilian Sveshnikov arises after the opening moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.N...

In this book the highly experienced grandmaster Milos Pavlovic outlines a powerful repertoire for...

The Grunfeld Defence is one of the most dynamic openings for Black.

The Modernized Semi-Slav

Many players approach the opening with a desire to learn sharp lines and out-prepare their oppone...

Many players approach the opening with a desire to learn sharp lines and out-prepare their oppone...

The Sicilian Sveshnikov arises after the opening moves 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 Nf6 5.N...

A Solid and Reliable Opening: The Petrov’s Defense

Battling the Slow Italian Game