The Best Opening Ideas of 2026 (so far)

In this video, I will show you a selection of my favorite opening ideas of this year so far featuring Tata Steel Chess, the German Bundesliga and many other high level events. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Bjerre´s Anti-English: 1.c4 e5 2.g3 d5!? 12:14 Tricky System against the e6-Sicilian! 16:30 Andy Woodward´s Novelty in the Catalan 21:50 Erdogmus´ Award-Winning Novelty against Erigaisi 32:09 Keymer´s shocking Novelty in the Italian 38:18 I found a new idea in the Sicilian Moscow! 49:36 Van Foreest´s practical Idea in the Reti 55:30 Early novelty in the Reti by Donchenko 1:08:28 Honorable mention: (Almost) new idea in the Sveshnikov! Check out my Opening Courses here: (Referral Links Disclaimer) My King’s Indian Repertoire: Part 1 deals with the Sidelines and the Fianchetto-Systems: https://shop.chessbase.com/en/product... Part 2 deals with White´s Mainlines, so all systems where White plays d4, c4, Nc3 and e4. https://shop.chessbase.com/en/product... You can also purchase the course in a bundle and save some money: https://shop.chessbase.com/en/product... Full 1.Nf3 Repertoire for white: https://shop.chessbase.com/en/product... Disclaimer: This video contains self-promotion. I’m linking to my personal website felixblohberger.com, where I offer chess coaching and related services. Follow Me for More Updates: Instagram 📸: instagram.com/felixblohberger Twitter/X 🐦: twitter.com/gmblohberger Website 🌐: felixblohberger.com Thank you for watching! 🎉