Explore the fundamental principles of chess openings in this comprehensive video guide for beginners. Master key concepts such as controlling the center, developing pieces quickly, early castling, seizing initiative, and understanding opponent moves. Through practical examples and explanations, gain insights into the Queen's Gambit Accepted, pawn sacrifices for quick development, and the importance of creating threats. Learn to avoid common mistakes like delaying castling or overeating pawns, and discover strategies to prevent opponents from castling. Enhance your chess skills by understanding the significance of each move and thinking ahead about your opponent's plans. By the end of this 31-minute tutorial from Remote Chess Academy, establish a strong foundation in chess openings to gain an advantage from the start of your games.
Overview
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
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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
Taught by
Remote Chess Academy
