A Strategy for White

Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Recommended Rating

500-1200

Topic Purpose

When students have a strategy that they always use, they are better prepared for tournaments. They become familiar with the tactics and strategies in the position related to their opening and are less likely to  get into a bad position from the opening. It gives them an advantage against better players. This series teaches the basics of the Scotch Opening, which is an open game that gives White good attacking options. 

Lessons: (each lesson is 1 hour)

     Lesson 1 learning objectives

• Scotch Opening basic moves
• How to use the Kasparov’s strategy against the Classical Scoth
• What to do against the Steintz variation
• What to do against the Knight capture

    Lesson 2 learning objectives

• Review basic Scotch Opening moves.
• What to do against the Mieses variation with Nb6
• What to do against the Mieses variation with Ba6