Intro to 1.e4 Defenses for Black (1...e5 and 1...c5)

1. d4 Openings for Beginners (White)

Intro to 1.e4 Defenses for Black (1...e6, 1...c6, and 1...d5)

Name: Intro to 1.e4 Defenses for Black (1...e6, 1...c6, and 1...d5)
Uploaded: 2020-10-25 21:03:00
Duration: T3M
Description: If Black meets 1.e4 with a move other than e5 or c5, the main idea will be to place a pawn on d5. 1...d5 is possible, but risky because Black's pawn will be captured. More common is 1...e6 or 1..c6 to prepare d5 on the next move.

NM Fischwitsch

Oct 25, 2020

3 min

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If Black meets 1.e4 with a move other than e5 or c5, the main idea will be to place a pawn on d5. 1...d5 is possible, but risky because Black's pawn will be captured. More common is 1...e6 or 1..c6 to prepare d5 on the next move.