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The Stafford Gambit: Moves, How to Play & Counter as White
Openings | For Black

The Stafford Gambit: Moves, How to Play & Counter as White

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 4 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe Stafford Gambit is a chess opening that black can play to surprise white. It’s considered a risky opening, but it can lead…

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The Petrov Defense: How to Play It
Openings | For Black

The Petrov Defense: How to Play It

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 4 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe earliest documented games with the moves were made by the famous player Greco, only subsequently gaining notoriety in the 1800s by the…

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The Slav Defense in Chess: Main Line, Variations and Counter Options
Openings | For Black

The Slav Defense in Chess: Main Line, Variations and Counter Options

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe Slav Defense 2… c6, is one family of popular defenses and popular openings against the Queen’s Gambit. What characterizes the Slav Defense…

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Benoni Defense in Chess: The Main Line with Variations Explained
Openings | For Black

Benoni Defense in Chess: The Main Line with Variations Explained

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe Benoni Defense is a chess opening that can be used by both beginners and advanced players. In this article, you will learn…

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The Grob Opening in Chess: An Unconventional Chess Opening
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The Grob Opening in Chess: An Unconventional Chess Opening

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 6 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe Grob Opening in chess is not a common opening, but it can be very effective if the opponent plays incorrectly but the…

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Scotch Game in Chess: Complete Guide (Moves, Gambit, and Trap)
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Scotch Game in Chess: Complete Guide (Moves, Gambit, and Trap)

BySteven Madgwick

In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the Scotch opening in chess. We will cover the history, key concepts and main lines of variation of the Scotch game. By the end of this article, you will have a complete understanding of this important chess opening

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Bird’s Opening in Chess (Dutch Attack and Froms Gambit)
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Bird’s Opening in Chess (Dutch Attack and Froms Gambit)

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comMost people play the same openings over and over again, on occasion it is fun to surprise your opponent and take them out…

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The Bongcloud Opening in Chess: A Dangerous and Silly Strategy
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The Bongcloud Opening in Chess: A Dangerous and Silly Strategy

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 5 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe Bongcloud Opening in Chess is a highly unconventional and risky strategy that should be avoided at all costs. Named for its inventor,…

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The Queen’s Pawn Opening: 1. d4 and Its Many Advantages
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The Queen’s Pawn Opening: 1. d4 and Its Many Advantages

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 6 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe Queen’s pawn opening, 1 d4 is the second most popular opening in chess right after 1.e4, and it’s one of my personal…

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The Best First Moves In Chess: For White or Black Pieces
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The Best First Moves In Chess: For White or Black Pieces

BySteven Madgwick

⭐⭐⭐ Take 10 minutes to read and improve your chess game ➡️ : This article was first published on, and is Copyright of Chessquestions.comThe best first moves in chess for white and definite best responses from black are outlined in this article. And they all trigger…

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