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Chess openings for Black

Choose a dependable defense or a dynamic counterattacking system. Browse Black repertoires by White’s first move, then study a guide or train the lines directly.

Black against 1.e4

Compare the Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Pirc, Scandinavian, Petrov and Stafford systems.

Black against 1.d4

Explore the Slav, Nimzo-Indian, King’s Indian, Queen’s Gambit Accepted and Benko Gambit.

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