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Chess openings for beginners

8 videos, 1 h 34

Learn why openings work, pick 2, and stop losing games in the first 10 moves.

  1. 01

    Basic Chess Openings Explained

    GothamChess

    Names the openings you keep hearing about before anyone asks you to memorise moves.

  2. 02

    I wasted years memorizing chess openings, until I learned this

    Pegasus Chess

    Argues principles beat memorisation, which makes every specific opening below easier to keep.

  3. 03

    Top 3 Best Chess Openings for Beginners | ChessKid

    ChessKid

    Narrows the whole field to 3 openings, aimed at people with very few games played.

  4. 04

    Learn the London System | 10-Minute Chess Openings

    GothamChess

    The London System, a setup you can play against almost anything as white.

  5. 05

    Learn to CRUSH with 1. e4 | 10-Minute Chess Openings

    GothamChess

    What to actually do after 1 e4, the move most beginners already play by instinct.

  6. 06

    Learn the Caro-Kann Defense | 10-Minute Chess Openings

    GothamChess

    A reply for black that keeps you out of sharp lines you have not studied.

  7. 07

    The Sicilian Defense | 10-Minute Chess Openings

    GothamChess

    The Sicilian, mostly so you recognise it when an opponent plays it at you.

  8. 08

    Every Chess Opening Explained In 15 Minutes

    Chess Thugs

    A fast sweep of every opening name, useful once the earlier videos gave you footing.

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