Chess Openings
A solid opening repertoire gives you a plan for the first ten moves of every game. Here are four foundational openings every player should know.
Italian Game
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4
Fast development, aims at f7.
Sicilian Defense
1. e4 c5
Black's sharpest reply to 1.e4, fights for the center asymmetrically.
Queen's Gambit
1. d4 d5 2. c4
Offers a pawn to gain central control and open lines.
Ruy López
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5
One of the oldest, most respected openings in chess.