This week's episode is our Season 4 Finale. SEASON 5 COMING SOON!  This is an updated version of the very first episode of this podcast, "Chess Openings and the Club Player." We cover:

• The main goal of the opening 
• System and thematic openings
• Is there an advantage to having the white pieces?
• Should you play complicated, theoretical openings?
• The importance of a consistent opening repertoire
• Neal's personal opening choices

Referenced (Amazon links):

• The London System in 12 Practical Lessons
• Win With the London System 
• Play the London System 
• Starting Out: The French 
• Starting Out: The Nimzo-Indian 
• Starting Out: The Queen’s Indian 
• Master the Hedgehog Structure (article)

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