[07] Bishop Opening
(Win The Game With A Rare Opening)

The Bishop’s Opening is a classical and aggressive option for White, starting with 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4. Unlike more rigid openings, this line offers a flexible path into a variety of attacking systems while keeping Black guessing.

By developing the bishop early and keeping the f-pawn unblocked, White creates pressure on the sensitive f7-square and opens the door for kingside initiative with the f2–f4 push. The opening shares key themes with the King’s Gambit and Vienna Game, but also allows smooth transitions into other classical lines like Giuoco Piano and Two Knights Defense.

This hybrid nature makes it an ideal choice for players who want sharp play without memorizing mountains of theory.

Why Play the Bishop’s Opening?

• Flexible and aggressive – Enter sharp lines like the King’s Gambit or Vienna with better move orders
• Immediate pressure – Early eye on f7 challenges Black right out of the gate
• Transpositional power – Seamlessly morph into other e4-based openings
• Easy development – Quick castling and piece activity with strategic pawn breaks like f4 or d4

What You’ll Learn in This Module:

• Core ideas of 2.Bc4 and how to follow up based on Black’s responses
• When and how to launch the f2–f4 push safely
• How to handle transpositions into Giuoco Piano, Vienna, and King’s Gambit structures
• Common tactical themes and strategic plans in typical middlegames
• Positional traps and how to exploit early inaccuracies

Materials Included:

• 60 minutes of detailed video instruction by Vojislav Milanović
• PGN ChessBase files with annotated example games
• Structured through 4 essential systems to master the opening

Interested in accessing this course?

To purchase the course or request more information, please get in touch with vojachess@yahoo.com. Be sure to include your full name and the name of the course you’re interested in — Coach Vojislav Milanović will guide you through the next steps.

Alternatively, you can also fill out the contact form available on the Contact page.