Level 9

Level

High novice, Intermediate, Advanced

Recommended Rating

850 -1700

Number of lessons: 6

Topic Purpose

As you play better players, you will encounter players who play d4 as their first move and understand its theory. This is the Queen’s Gambit and very strong opening for White to play. The Dutch Defense is the most confrontational defense versus the Queen’s Gambit. It is not the defense that White anticipates or wants to play against.

Each lesson also includes an endgame study to enable members to outplay opponents and  to win at endgames. 

Learning objectives

• How to set up the Stonewall Defense
• What to expect White to play against the Stonewall
• What are the general strategies for Black to use in the Stonewall
• 8 endgames to master before you’re rated 1000
• Live practice
• Get a Fort Bend Chess Club rating