Black vs 1.d4 Openings

This page groups popular defenses for Black against 1.d4. Pick one to learn the plans and train the lines.

Common defenses

• Benko Gambit — Train
• Queen’s Gambit Declined — Train
• Slav Defense — Train
• King’s Indian Defense — Train
• Grünfeld Defense — Train
• Nimzo-Indian Defense — Train

If you don’t see your defense here yet, it may be coming soon as we expand the opening library.