What is the Vienna Game?

The Vienna Game is a chess opening with a rich history and distinct strategic ideas. ChessTerra has 253 instructional videos covering every aspect of the Vienna Game, from move-order basics to grandmaster-level theory.

How do I learn the Vienna Game?

The best way to learn the Vienna Game is to study instructional videos from strong players and grandmasters. ChessTerra provides 253 free videos on the Vienna Game, organised by skill level from beginner to GM level.

Is the Vienna Game good for beginners?

Many players learn the Vienna Game at the beginner level because its core ideas are accessible and widely applicable. ChessTerra has beginner, intermediate, and advanced video collections to suit any level.

What are the main variations of the Vienna Game?

The Vienna Game has several important variations and sub-lines. ChessTerra's video library covers all major lines, with dedicated opening guide articles for in-depth study.

Which grandmasters play the Vienna Game?

Many world-class grandmasters have championed the Vienna Game throughout history and at the modern elite level. ChessTerra's 253 videos include games and analysis from GothamChess, Hikaru Nakamura, Agadmator, Daniel Naroditsky, and more.

Vienna Game Chess Videos

Opening: Vienna Game

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ECO C25You play White

Defining moves1.e4 e5 2.Nc3

Main line1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 exf4 4.Nf3 g5 5.Bc4 g4 6.O-O gxf3 7.Qxf3 Ne5 8.Qxf4

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Key variations

Max Lange Defense 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6
Falkbeer Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4
Vienna Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.f4
Vienna Gambit, Main Line 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.f4 d5
Stanley Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bc4
Knight Variation 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 exf4 4.Nf3
Steinitz Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.f4 exf4 4.d4

Opening names and lines: Lichess opening database (CC0).

▼ Vienna Game videos

The $45000 Armageddon || Dubov vs Nakamura || Lindores Abbey (2020)

June 3, 2020 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Battle For The Future Continues! || Firouzja vs Carlsen || BanterBlitZ Cup FINALS

April 15, 2020 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Decline a Draw Only To Lose? || Stockfish vs Leela || TCEC Superfinal Season 17

April 9, 2020 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Vienna Variation of the Queen’s Gambit Declined

February 7, 2020 ChessTerra Hanging Pawns

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Winning with Chess Psychology: Playing OFF the Board

January 31, 2020 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Mike Kummer demonstrates how and why a player should be aware of his tournament standing. Hear how Mike

Introduction to the Queen’s Gambit Declined

January 23, 2020 ChessTerra Hanging Pawns

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In A Blindfold Simul Alekhine “Sees” Better Than His Opponent

December 4, 2019 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Alekhine beats his amateur opponent by unleashing a king hunt during a 12 board blindfold simul! In the

Can New Guy Eric The Emperor Crush The Vienna Gambit? Eric The Emperor vs Stewart The Sage

August 21, 2019 ChessTerra Personalities, Contemporary Masters

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Ding vs Carlsen || The Attacking Genius || St. Louis Rapid & Blitz GCT (2019)

August 11, 2019 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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Checkmate! Queen And Rook Sacrifice In 14 Moves!

July 19, 2019 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

Here is a famous chess miniature played by American chess master and writer Israel Horowitz vs unknown chess