Want to learn Black's classical response to 1.e4? Want to nail the basics and get playing it quickly?
And, want to have a bit of fun along the way?Short and Sweet: Jan Gustafsson's 1. e4 e5 is our bitesize trainer to get you up and running in double-quick time.
With lines taken from the always-entertaining GM Gustafsson's complete e4 e5 opening repertoire, this free MoveTrainer® course has been distilled down to just 37 lines.
Cut through the theory in 37 lines!
The classical king pawn opening is normally a labyrinth of lines. But GM Gustafsson, the man behind chess24's comedy creation Radio Jan, will guide you through with his ball of string.
GM Gustafsson, a world leading expert in this field, introduces the fiery Marshall Gambit before covering all the key anti-Marshall lines you may face.
He also covers The Scotch (including the Scotch Four Knights), Spanish, Italian, King's Gambit, Danish, Bishop's Game and Two Knights openings.
Jan Gustafsson's 1. e4 e5 is the latest in our Short & Sweet series designed to let you dip your toe into an opening. Try it now.