guide:chess

Chess

In the following overview, we only look at frequently attainable positions where you use a system instead of rigid theory. All positions where you need to memorise a lot of sub-plays are discarded (e.g. Caro-Kann).

  • d4 Nf6, c4 e6, g3
  • Can be played regardless of what black does

Jobava-London

  • less common than London, faster, more open
  • d4, Nc3, Bf4
  • queenside knight develops to c3 instead of the usual d2
  • e4 e5, Nf3 Nf6
  • transposes into 4 Knight's game with Nc3 Nc6

King's Indian

  • Main line: d4 Nf6, c4 g6, Nc3 Bg7

Slav

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