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 🎯 Support the Show:  Patreon Buy Me a Coffee📧 If you have a question or topic idea for a future episode, e-mail us at [email protected]. 🔗 Our links: WebsiteTwitter (X)YouTube
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