Best Chess Opening For White [For Under-1600 ELO Players]

April 26, 2024 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares the best chess opening for White, especially for players rated under 1600 ELO. White enjoys a significant win rate of 66% in this line. It’s known as the Scotch Gambit, which arises after the following moves: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 exd4 4.Bc4.

You’ll also learn how to counter the most common responses from Black: 4…Bc5, 4…Nf6, and 4…Bb4+.

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► Chapters

00:00 Best Chess Opening For Beginners (For White)
00:12 Scotch Gambit
01:10 1) If Black plays 4…Bc5 (Haxo Gambit)
02:22 2) If Black plays 4…Nf6 (Dubois Réti Defense)
03:21 3) If Black plays 4…Bb4+ (London Defense)
05:55 Can you find the winning move?
07:25 Best Checkmate Ever?

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