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1. CHAPTER ONE. What is a chess opening? General principles one should follow in the opening stage. An opening is the group of initial moves of a chess game, normally the first 10-12 moves. First and foremost, the aim is to control the center and to develop pieces. What do those first 10-12 moves consist of? Two or three pawn moves in the center.
Part 1: Chess Opening Fundamentals 1 1 For Openers … 3 An introduction to the board, coordinates, and how the moves of a game are written. Also, what openings are and their overall goals. 2 The Basic Elements of Chess Openings 17 The five elements to help guide you through every opening move. 3 The Elements in Motion 33
Better Chess Opening Moves. From beginner to a *winner*. Discovered/checked/revised with top chess- programs. Modern/improved opening theory, a quick study guide. Many novelties: a major jump ahead in opening theory. Carefully selected lines, described in one single volume.
Contents. Symbols Dedication Acknowledgements Bibliography. Introduction. The Nature of Chess Openings: Fundamentals. Opening Ideas and Positional Features. The Significance of Structure.
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to study the openings and know what traps and pitfalls may arise from a particular variation, either to spring it on anopponent or avoid a trap that your opponent is trying to spring on you. Short games illustrate how to take advantage of poor opening strategy or erroneous development by an opponent who may not be familiar with a particular ...
