How to beat any opening

Facing a line that keeps beating you? Here is the clear plan, the key ideas, and the moves that fight back.

How to beat the London System
The clear plan to unbalance White's solid, annoying setup.
How to beat the Sicilian (as White)
How White fights back against Black's sharpest weapon vs 1.e4.
How to beat the Caro-Kann (as White)
Creating real winning chances against one of the hardest defenses.
How to beat the Queen's Gambit (as Black)
Solid options to neutralise it and play for a win.
How to beat the King's Gambit (as Black)
Take the pawn or decline? The soundest replies.
How to beat Scholar's Mate
Exactly how the 4-move mate works and the simple defenses.

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