Get ready to unleash a powerful opening strategy that works against both 1.e4 and 1.d4. In today’s lesson, we’re diving into a universal opening for Black that is aggressive, easy to learn, and highly effective. Within the next 10 minutes, you’ll be equipped to dominate any opponent on the chessboard.

And here’s the best part: most of your opponents have no clue about this opening, making it even more thrilling. So buckle up and let’s embark on this exciting journey.

This opening is aggressive and easy to learn. It works against both White’s move 1.e4 or 1. d4

You will be able to apply it within the next 10 minutes against any opponent. By the way, the vast majority of your opponents know nothing about this opening, which makes it even more exciting.

So let’s go ahead and get started.

Here Is the Video Lesson

How to Play Against 1.e4

1. e4 d6 2. d4 e5 3. dxe5 Nc6

They can use different moves to reach the same position, but I recommend 1. d6, pretending like you’re going to play the Pirc Defense. White usually goes for 2.d4, occupying the center, and then you play 2…e5.

In this position, most of your opponents will be tempted to trade on e5, hoping for you to recapture and then take on d8 to force you to move your king and gain an advantage.

However, we have something else in mind. We’re going to go 3…Nc6. Our plan is to sacrifice the pawn, but gain an advantage in development and launch a quick attack.

Sacrificing a Pawn for Quick Development

Let’s see how to proceed after White takes on d6 (4. exd6)

Black’s Strong Attack in the Center

We saw how if White is careless, we can win easily.

But even if your opponent is more advanced and sees this coming, and plays Bd2, there is another tactic that proves to be extremely successful.

What’s remarkable about this whole variation is that we’re going over the most common moves of White, the most probable variation that you’re going to see in your games. Black is completely winning in the final position.

White Covers the d-File with his Bishop

If White plays 6. Bd3 instead of Be2, there is one more line that you need to be aware of.

How to Play Against 1.d4

If White plays 1.d4, we have just covered how this opening gambit works against White’s King’s Pawn opening with 1 e4.

But how about White playing 1.d4, which is also extremely common?

Then we get into the same position or at least a similar position with move 1…e5. Let’s see how.

Conclusion 

The universal chess opening for Black against 1.e4 and 1.d4 provides an aggressive and easy-to-learn strategy that can be applied against any opponent. By exploiting common thinking patterns and exploiting opponent mistakes, this opening allows Black to gain an advantage in development and launch a strong attack right from the start.

Whether facing 1.e4 or 1.d4, Black’s plan remains consistent, making it a versatile and effective choice. So, equip yourself with this opening and start dominating the chessboard in just a matter of minutes.

Remember, most of your opponents are unfamiliar with this opening, adding an extra element of excitement to your games. Get ready to surprise and outmaneuver your adversaries with this powerful universal chess opening for Black.

This opening variation gives a great attacking position for Black. Black’s main idea is to castle queenside and launch a strong attack on the kingside and on the center.

You can find the PGN of this opening variation below: