Openings Training

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Opening skill is the ability to develop your pieces effectively by following sound principles or using a prepared repertoire, ideally leading to a strong start and potentially a familiar middlegame position.

How to Train Your Opening Skill

To improve your opening skill, focus on these activities:

  • Study opening principles to help you identify useful moves in unfamiliar positions.
  • Prepare a simple repertoire to ensure a more consistent, strong start in your games.

Below, you’ll find lessons and resources to support you in this.

Opening Training Lessons and Resources

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