Learn to Play Chess Openings - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide

An introductory lesson on chess opening principles, using examples to show how to control the center, develop pieces, castle early, seize the initiative, and consider an opponent’s plans.

Syllabus

How to Play Chess Openings Beginner's Guide
1st Rule: Control the center
Eg-1: Why control the center?
Eg-2: Importance of the center
Eg-3: When you don't control the center
Eg-4: Queen's Gambit Accepted giving up center
2nd Rule: Develop minor pieces quickly
Eg-1: Not developing minor pieces
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Eg-2: Pawn sacrifice for a quick development
Puzzle of the day: Find the best move
Eg-3: Gambit style for a quick development
3rd Rule: Castle your king early in 5-10 moves
Eg-1: When you don't castle early
Eg-2: Preventing your opponents from castling
Tip: Do not overeat pawns in chess
Eg-3: Cons of delaying castling
4th Rule: Seize the initiative
Eg-1: Creating little threats along the way
People crack under pressure
Eg-2: Seizing the initiative early in the opening
5th Rule: Ask "Why they played this move?"
Eg-2: Thinking about your opponent's plans
Eg-3: Do not react quickly to your opponent's moves
Summary of chess opening crash course