Learn the setup, repeat it with the next steps, then practice the replies. You play Black.
1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.f4 d5
Meet White’s f-pawn push with a central counterattack. If White takes your e-pawn, take the unprotected central pawn with your knight.
Repeat the counterattack. Develop your bishop and knight while answering White’s threats, then castle.
Unlocks when V1 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V2 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V3 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V4 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V5 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V6 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V7 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V8 drilled
A main continuation, move by move.
Unlocks when V1 + V9 drilled
0 of 10 mastered. Clear the rest to unlock the next Counter the Vienna opening.
Learn these variations in order. Each course continues where the last one ends.