Developing a Simple & Complete Opening Repertoire
-Including the Hows and Whys
Sunday, August 23rd 12:00-2:30
Signature 222 South Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Taught by Kevin Bachler a FIDE Master/FIDE Trainer/ US Chess Professional Chess Coach (Title)
This lecture is designed specifically for players rated 1600 and below highlighting how to build a practical, easy-to-study opening repertoire without spending hours memorizing theory. Using a foundation of 1.e4 as White and versatile Black defenses against both 1.e4 and 1.d4, including setups featuring the Sicilian and the King's Indian Defense (...Nf6), you'll learn how to create a repertoire built on understanding rather than memorization and why the focus is on recognizing common pawn structures, piece placements, strategic ideas, and recurring plans that appear across multiple openings.
By studying principles that transfer from one position to another, you'll gain a repertoire that is simple to learn, flexible in practice, and effective against a wide variety of opponents. Whether you're looking to improve your results, reduce your study workload, or finally understand the "why" behind your openings, this lecture will provide a clear roadmap for building a complete opening repertoire you can confidently use in tournament play.
Entry Fee
Parking: Free parking. Visitors' parking behind the building and the SW corner lot at Garden & S. Fairview Streets also street parking.
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