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Dec. 10, 2023

Ep. 92: Stop Being Afraid of 1. d4: Tips for Club-Level Chess Players

Ep. 92: Stop Being Afraid of 1. d4: Tips for Club-Level Chess Players

Many club-level players consistently have trouble facing 1. d4. This week, we explore why that is, and offer some practical and philosophical advice. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (01:40) - 1. d4 General Thoughts (07:00) - Social Media and 1. d4 (12:12)...

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Ep. 92: Stop Being Afraid of 1. d4: Tips for Club-Level Chess Players
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Many club-level players consistently have trouble facing 1. d4. This week, we explore why that is, and offer some practical and philosophical advice.

Chapters:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:40) - 1. d4 General Thoughts
(07:00) - Social Media and 1. d4
(12:12) - 1. d4 vs. 1. e4
(15:10) - Nimzo & Q. Indian Defenses
(22:30) - Fighting the London System
(26:54) - Fighting the Catalan Opening
(34:05) - Outro

Referenced:
Ep. 48: The Nimzo & Queen's Indian Defenses: A Complete System Against 1. d4

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