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How Many Chess Openings You Need To Learn?

How Many Chess Openings You Need To Learn?

Are you confused with so many chess openings you need to know? In this article, I'm going to share ideas on how many chess openings we need to learn.

5 popular chess openings that you need to memorize (explained)

5 popular chess openings that you need to memorize (explained)

When I was studying chess a very very very long time ago, I am used to hearing two or three named chess openings… 🙂 Queen's Gambit, Ruy Lopez, and Sicilian Defense.

Do You Need To Memorize Chess Openings?

Do You Need To Memorize Chess Openings?

Memorization and chess openings, have you ever considered memorizing chess openings?

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How to Play Queen’s Gambit Opening and More?

How to Play Queen’s Gambit Opening and More?

What are any other popular e4 opening alternatives? The d4 move, known as the Queen's pawn opening, is the most popular alternative to the e4 chess opening or King's pawn opening.

How to Play King’s Gambit Declined and Accepted Trap?

How to Play King’s Gambit Declined and Accepted Trap?

We’ve all heard about the Bobby Fischer‘s famous quote about the King’s Gambit: “In my opinion, the King's Gambit is busted.

How to Play Ruy Lopez Opening? Exchange variations and more

How to Play Ruy Lopez Opening? Exchange variations and more

Is Ruy Lopez a good opening for beginners? The Ruy Lopez, also known as the Spanish Game, is a chess opening that you should learn when you are just starting out.

London System Chess:What is it? How to play it? & More

London System Chess:What is it? How to play it? & More

The London system is a chess opening that can be used to counter any black opening. It can be very frustrating if you memorize a white opening line and black moves an opening line that is unknown to you.

Top 18 Helpful Chess Opening Tips That Will Improve Your Game

Top 18 Helpful Chess Opening Tips That Will Improve Your Game

Some tips and advice that was given to me when I was trying to learn chess are to keep on playing… Sound advise, but not helpful for me… I lack the basic knowledge of chess openings and what I need to learn about that type of chess openings.

How To Study Chess Openings Using Chess.com?

How To Study Chess Openings Using Chess.com?

I enjoy studying chess openings online, and Chess.com is an excellent resource for doing so. The lessons are well-organized and well-explained, with plenty of videos and examples to go along with them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can you checkmate in 4 moves? With helpful tips!

How can you checkmate in 4 moves? With helpful tips!

If you want to checkmate your opponent in just 4 moves, you should be familiar with the Scholar's mate.

How long does it take to learn chess?

How long does it take to learn chess?

Do you think it's hard to learn chess? Or you want to know how to learn chess fast? Asking both these questions is quite familiar, especially for beginners and aspiring chess players.

Can King kill in chess?

Can King kill in chess?

Can the King in chess take any chess piece? Or can the King kill another chess piece during a game?

Can a Pawn kill a King?

Can a Pawn kill a King?

Pawns can capture or kill chess pieces, but could the pawn capture or kill the King in chess?

Can a promoted pawn be taken immediately?

Can a promoted pawn be taken immediately?

Once your pawn reaches the end of the board, and your opponent captures it immediately, is it legal?

What is the difference between stalemate and draw?

What is the difference between stalemate and draw?

Do you want to know more about stalemate? Or Have you been asking questions about chess draw?