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Module 6
Practical Opening Play
1
Opening Principles: Master the Fundamentals
Apply core opening principles: control the center, develop minor pieces, and ensure king safety.
2
Punishing Common Opening Mistakes (1200-1400 ELO)
Identify and punish common opening mistakes made by opponents at the 1200-1400 ELO level.
3
Building a White Opening Repertoire: The Italian Game
Construct a simple opening repertoire for White based on the key ideas of one system (e.g., Italian Game).
4
Building a Black Repertoire vs. 1.e4: The Caro-Kann
Construct a simple opening repertoire for Black against 1.e4 based on the key ideas of one defense (e.g., Caro-Kann).
5
Building a Black Repertoire vs. 1.d4: The Slav Defense
Construct a simple opening repertoire for Black against 1.d4 based on the key ideas of one defense (e.g., Slav Defense).
6
From Opening to Middlegame: Crafting Your Plan
Recognize when the opening phase has concluded and formulate a basic middlegame plan.
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Middlegame Strategy: Piece Play and Pawn Structures