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. If…

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. It is one of the most popular chess openings…

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. It loses by force” In other words, once you’ve played this opening, even if you move differently you’ll eventually…

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. With the Queen’s opening you can then continue with…

Do you favor Knights vs. Bishop in chess? Or you think Bishops are better than Knights? When I was learning chess, I have this idea that Bishops are more valuable than Knights… 🙂 Because I feel they can do more…

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.   What I didn’t know is that there…

We are going to look at some of my favorite chess openings and most played chess openings at a master level. If you are a beginner and planning to learn or use some of the chess openings below- I will…

Pawns are essential pieces that play a crucial role in controlling the board and restricting the movement of the opponent’s pieces. However, not all pawns are created equal, and some can become liabilities rather than assets. One such detrimental pawn…