Punishing Opening Errors

Get the maximum from the opening

Have you ever faced opponents who deviate from opening theory rather early? Has your opponent ever made early opening mistakes that you weren't able to exploit? If so, come study Chess University's "Punishing Opening Errors" video course by Coach Ryan Murphy.

This 90-minute course was created to directly address a common question received when Ryan was analyzing lots of games for Chess University. Students acknowledged that their opponents had played a slow or sub-optimal move in the opening but were sometimes unable to punish it.

Study this course to learn when to strike quickly using forcing play and when to patiently optimize piece placement in order to nurse a small, static advantage. The course contains many bits of practical advice on how to further improve at punishing opening errors as well as tips for studying classical games to gain an intuitive sense for the initiative.

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Your Instructor


Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy

USCF Expert Ryan Murphy is a chess coach from Wisconsin who joined Chess University in 2016. He works behind the scenes as the Operations Manager and has also helped teach live lessons in the Prodigy Program and analyzed hundreds of student games.

Ryan started playing tournament chess at the age of 17 and is currently working towards the goal reaching the USCF title of National Master. Ryan teaches many private students online and works for a chess academy in Wisconsin, teaching chess in after-school programs.


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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