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Thanks to the hitNetflixseries, many casual viewers are just learning about The Queen's Gambit, but they're just catching up to what chess aficionados have known for centuries. Before it was the title of a spellbinding drama series, the Queen's Gambit was the name for a common opening strategy in chess.

The opening was and is popular for a reason. Once you've successfully made that first pawn sacrifice, you've opened the door to an arsenal of moves that can have your opponent on the ropes within minutes. And if you're on the receiving end of the gambit? Let's just say you'd better be familiar with your options, as they tend to narrow quickly if you don't act.

That's why learning the Queen's Gambit is one of the most essential keys to mastering the game of chess. And there's no quicker way to learn it than with the Learn to Master the Queen's Gambit Course Bundle, which boasts some of the best advice on the strategy from chess masters worldwide.

Whether you're playing white or black, you'll find a wealth of knowledge in these three comprehensive courses. Start by takingGrandmaster Marian Petrov's insightful breakdown of tactics following the Gambit (otherwise known as 1.d4). His walkthrough includes options for the Gambit's acceptance or decline, incorporating popular defenses such as the Slav, Benoni, or King's Indian. Then move on to a mastermind course with IM Milovan Ratkovic, who tells you how to counter this ancient strategy with some very modern moves.

You'll even go beyond the Gambit, thanks to Ratkovic's bonus course on the Slav Defense. Taken all together, you'll have the benefit of decades of chess experience, all distilled into a bundle you can finish in just over a day.

Want to start moving up the ranks today? PCMag readers can get theLearn to Master the Queen's Gambit Course Bundle for $29.9990% off the $327 MSRP.

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