Looking for a course designed specifically for those just starting out - or those wanting a refresher of the basics?
Welcome to Smithy's Opening Fundamentals!
Here, in one place, are all the materials you need to build a solid foundation to not just improve your openings but your entire game as well.
Building fundamentals, not memorizing
It is, as Smithy says, what he wishes had been given to Little Smithy when he was just starting out.
The course is made up of three core sections:
1️⃣ you will learn about the general opening principles and the concept of time;
2️⃣ you will discover and drill the most common tactical patterns found in the opening;
3️⃣ finally, you will review complete annotated games, which combine the two previous sections into a single harmonious whole.
You will not be memorizing theory of any individual opening; no, you will be learning the most common and powerful ideas that apply to ALL openings, and this will have positive effects on the rest of your game.
The target audience are casual and beginner players, those who do not yet have a firm grasp of general opening play.
Intermediate players may enjoy getting a refresher on these core ideas. Advanced players may get a chuckle at some of my jokes, but they would already know the ideas and many of the example games already.
There are also some bonuses, Smithy will add further lines, ideas and games as you or others suggest them.
