1. d4 for Mad Men is the sharpest, and most aggressive opening starter pack on Chessable!
Short & Sweet: 1. d4 for Mad Men repertoire is the ultimate bitesize manual to teach you how to play throw-the-fridge chess.
If you are considering playing ambitious and sharp lines after 1. d4 but want to see if sacrificing one, two or three pawns out of the opening for brutal attacks is for you, then here's a free sample.
AND it comes with almost an hour of free video instruction!
Learn how to play 1. d4 like a Mad Man in just 23 core lines!
FM Kamil Plichta, the author of our more complete
Go For the Throat: Play 1. d4! course, presents the key ideas you need to start out with his sharp and dynamic repertoire.
Make no mistake about it. This Short & Sweet repertoire is not for the faint of heart. It is super sharp. But, it is also sound.
In almost every line Plichta suggests White scores 60% of the wins or more in tournament games. How is this possible? Because he's not afraid of playing risky chess.
Enjoying this repertoire? Check out FM Plichta's full course here: Go For the Throat: Play 1. d4!
Play actively. Play with imbalances. Most important: have fun!
If you're tired of playing chess with small winning margins then this repertoire is your remedy.
Of course, Black can objectively equalize. Plichta's completely honest about his assessments. But, he gives ideas and plans for further play.
In the end, once you face your opponent over the board, it's just two humans without engines duking it out. So take your opponent into a deep, dark forest where only you know the way out.
So, if you're ready to play the kind of chess that gets your heart rate up? Then go mad and become the chess barbarian you've always wanted to be!