Learn Chess Openings
New to openings? Start with the three-part beginner series — it explains what openings are for and helps you choose one.
For White — 1.e4 openings
Open games: fast pieces and early plans against 1...e5.
For White — 1.d4 openings
Queen's pawn games: solid structures and long squeezes.
For White — flank openings
Claim the middle from the side, with pieces before pawns.
For Black against 1.e4
Six answers to the first move you'll face most often.
For Black against 1.d4
Nine answers to the queen's pawn, from solid to gambit.
