Stop Playing Safe Chess Against 1...e5
You know the opening. Do you know the attacking plan? Join Ayush Lodha live and learn 15+ practical attacking ideas and plans to create real chances against 1...e5.
- Sun, 11 Oct 2026
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM IST
- Live on Zoom
- Hindi + English
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Practical ideas for White after 1.e4 e5, explained with real positions.
Where to aim your attack
Read the position after 1...e5 and choose the side and the target.
Which pieces to bring in first
Simple move-order ideas that turn development into pressure.
When a sacrifice works
Patterns you can check at the board instead of guessing.
Mistakes club players make
The errors you'll meet against 1...e5, and how to punish them.
Keeping the attack alive
What to do when your opponent defends well.
Live Q&A with Ayush
Ask your questions during the session and get them answered live.
You play 1.e4 to attack. So why do your games keep ending up passive?
You make the safe moves you were taught. Your opponent copies them. By move 15 the pieces are coming off, the position is dead equal, and you're grinding for a draw you never wanted.
- Every game after 1.e4 e5 feels the same: quiet, equal and slow
- You come out of the opening fine, then have no idea what to do next
- Your opponents attack you, but you rarely get to attack them
- You trade pieces to stay safe and end up in long endgames you didn't want
That isn't a talent problem. Nobody ever showed you the attacking plan.
Stop waiting for mistakes. Start creating them.
Get 15+ practical attacking ideas and plans that put your opponent under pressure from the opening, so they're the one who has to find the answers.
I'm Done Playing PassiveAyush Lodha
Ayush is the founder of Checkmate Masters Chess Academy. He has coached more than 500 students across India and the USA, from first tournaments to rated club games.
- ♚FIDE-rated coach
- ♛National Medalist
- ♜5× CBSE West Zone Champion
- ♞Founder, Checkmate Masters
Follow him on Instagram and YouTube: @ayushonchess
Why students love learning with Ayush
Every class with Ayush bhaiya feels exciting. He explains the why behind each idea, so I actually remember it when I sit down to play.
Shreya enjoys her classes so much that she reminds me about them before I do. She has truly fallen in love with the learning process.
I always look forward to his classes. He makes attacking chess feel simple and fun, and he never minds when I ask the same question twice.
Ayush has a genuine spark as a coach. Rohan has built a real connection with him and looks forward to every single session.
His energy is something else. Even a long session goes by quickly because he keeps everyone involved and thinking.
The energy Ayush brings is something we never saw in any other coach. Joel comes out of every class excited to show us what he learned.
Ayush sir is patient and really cares about how each student is doing. Learning chess with him has become the best part of my week.
Yash connects with Ayush in a way he never did with his earlier coaches. He enjoys every class and is always eager for the next one.
Everything you need to know
- Date
- Sunday, 11 October 2026
- Time
- 7:00 – 9:00 PM ISTTwo hours, live
- Where
- ZoomLink shared in the WhatsApp group
- Language
- Hindi + English
- Format
- Live and interactiveAsk your questions live
- Cost
- Free
Questions, answered
Is it really free?
Yes. Booking your spot and joining the masterclass cost nothing.
How do I get the Zoom link?
After you book, join the WhatsApp group. The Zoom link and reminders are shared there before the session.
Will there be a recording?
This is a live and interactive session, so join live to get the most out of it and ask your questions.
Which language will it be in?
A mix of Hindi and English.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No. Bring a notebook, or keep a board nearby if you like to follow along.