Level 2 · Win material on purpose · 800–1100 · 12 min
A simple Black repertoire
1...e5 against 1.e4, 1...d5 against 1.d4 and the London, with one plan for each.
The rule to take into your games
As Black, develop knights and bishops before the queen, castle early, and strike the center with ...d5 or ...c5.
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