The Polish Opening, with d5 in 3D

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Watch the idea unfold.

Play the guided film, or select a scene to pause and study its position.

Setting up the board…

Opening

The Polish Opening, with d5 in 3D

The Polish Opening, with d5, following the Polish Opening, with d5. Watch how each move fights for the centre and develops the pieces.

White moveBlack moveThreatSupport / safe squarePlan

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Put the idea on the board.

Rebuild the sequence yourself. The board responds to each move, and hints are available.

Preparing your chess set…

Click or drag to move · Arrow keys + Enter to play

Your turn · white to play

Play the opening sequence

Play White's moves from the demonstration. Black replies automatically. Use a hint when you need a reminder.

0 of 3 moves practisedYour move

Select a piece, then its destination. Switch to 2D for a clear overhead view or rotate the 3D board to explore the position.

Position 1 of 1Understand why →

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What to carry into your next game.

Polish Opening, with d5, move by move: b4 d5 Bb2 Nf6 Nf3

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Keyboard: Space pauses, the arrow keys step. Gold arrows are White's moves, violet are Black's, red rays are threats, green shows support, blue shows plans.