1.e4 System — Classical Caro-Kann
Main line 3.Nc3 dxe4 4.Nxe4 Bf5.
1.e4 System — Caro-Kann Panov-Botvinnik
After 1.e4 c6 2.d4 d5 3.exd5 cxd5 4.c4 — attacks the symmetrical center with c4.
1.e4 System — Modern Ponziani
An updated version of the Ponziani with flexible development.
1.e4 System — Smith-Morra (Gambit)
White sacrifices a pawn with 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 seeking immediate initiative.
1.e4 System — Pirc with 4.Be3
Against the Pirc, a solid setup with Be3 + Qd2 + O-O-O — the 150 Attack.
1.e4 System — Alekhine (counterattack)
Against the Alekhine Defense (1...Nf6), White expands with four pawns.
1.e4 System — King's Gambit
Romantic King's Gambit: 2.f4 sacrificing a pawn for initiative and attack.
1.e4 System — Grand Prix
Direct attack with f4 against the Sicilian — preparing a kingside attack.
1.e4 System — Vienna
Vienna Game: 2.Nc3 preparing f4 and a kingside attack.
1.e4 System — Closed Anti-Sicilian (2.Nc3)
White avoids the Open Sicilian with 2.Nc3 and prepares a closed structure with f4.
1.e4 System — Bishop's Opening (2.Bc4)
Bishop's Opening: 2.Bc4 aiming at f7 from the very start.
1.e4 System — King's Indian Attack (KIA)
Flexible setup: KIA structure against the French.
1.e4 System — Alapin Variation (c3)
Against the Sicilian, White plays c3 preparing d4 — avoids Open Sicilian theory.
1.e4 System — Rossolimo Attack (Anti-Sicilian)
Against the Sicilian with ...Nc6, White avoids the theory of the Open lines by pinning the knight with b5.
1.e4 System — Modern Scandinavian (3...Qa5)
Black retreats the queen to a5 instead of d8 — the modern main line.
1.e4 System — Fantasy Attack (against the Caro-Kann)
After 2.d4 d5, White plays 3.f3 preparing a solid e4.
1.e4 System — Caro-Kann Advance (3.e5)
Against the Caro-Kann, White advances e5, gaining space.
1.e4 System — Moscow Attack (3.Bb5+ vs Sicilian)
Against 2...d6, White gives check with Bb5+, avoiding the theory.
1.e4 System — Modern (1...g6)
Against the Modern Defense (1...g6), White occupies the center with d4 + c4.
1.e4 System — Pure Scandinavian
Against 1...d5, White captures and plays Nc3, gaining tempi against the queen.
1.e4 against 1...e5: Italian
The main path: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 (Italian).
1.e4 against 1...c5: Sicilian Defense
The Sicilian is the most popular reply to 1.e4. White's plan.
1.e4 against 1...e6: French Defense
How to play against the French Defense.
1.e4 against 1...c6: Caro-Kann Defense
How to face the solid Caro-Kann.
1.e4 against 1...d5: Scandinavian Defense
The Scandinavian captures on d5 immediately.
1.e4 against 1...Nf6: Alekhine Defense
The provocative Alekhine Defense invites the pawns to advance.
1.e4 against 1...g6: Modern/Pirc Defense
How to play against the early fianchetto.
1.e4 against 1...d6: Philidor Defense
The solid but passive Philidor Defense.