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🎬 About this video lesson:
Most players never expect Black to start with 1…Nc6 — yet this universal opening works against any first move by White. In this lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shows how this simple, solid, and surprisingly aggressive setup can win games in as little as 8 moves, even against strong opponents. You’ll learn the key variations against 1.e4, 1.d4, 1.Nf3, and 1.c4, along with the main strategic plan for Black.
You’ll discover:
* Black’s universal setup and piece placement
* Typical attacking ideas and early traps
* How to punish White’s inaccurate moves quickly
This is a powerful, easy-to-learn weapon for every Black player.
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📚 Games & Other Resources:
Find the Nmzowitsch Defense and other opening variations shown in the video in this blog-post – https://chess-teacher.com/nc6-chess-opening-for-black/
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Simple, Aggressive, Universal Opening for Black Against ANY Opening
00:07 1) Against 1.e4
00:15 Nimzowitsch Defense, 1…Nc6 (Universal Opening System)
00:53 White’s most played move is a blunder (move 7)
02:30 If White plays Rf1 instead of castling
03:13 Do NOT make this opening mistake
05:06 Black’s main plan in this opening
07:37 2) Against 1.d4
08:14 2.2) Against the London System
09:46 3) If White does NOT play d4 after 1.e4
10:20 3.2) Nimzowitsch Defense, Declined Variation
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ℹ️ About GM Igor Smirnov
Igor Smirnov is a Chess Grandmaster, leading online educator, and the founder of Remote Chess Academy.
* 1.2M+ learners across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok
* Founder of Remote Chess Academy (2009) — a global online chess school with 75,000+ students across structured training programs
* Author of A Promoted Pawn and creator of the RCA “system of thinking,” helping players break plateaus and reach 2000+ ELO
* Winner of Kasparov’s Cup (2009) and Ukrainian U16 Champion, with deep tournament and coaching experience
* A mentor who has conducted seminars and simul exhibitions in India, featured in The Hindu, and published 1,700+ instructional chess videos
Having earned the GM title through years of disciplined training, he blends classical chess strategy with psychology-based decision-making to help players think clearer, avoid blunders, and take control of their chess growth.
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