There is a wide collection of chess openings and moves you can use to improve you game. If you are a beginner, learning some of these can get you from D class to A class. The collection of chess openings include Ruy Lopez, Bishops Openings, Kings’ Indian Defense, Slav Defense, Dutch Defense, Queen Gambit just to name a few. The classification of chess openings is based on your first move which can either be open, semi or closed opening.
For you to win using the collection of chess openings, you will need to apply some wise tips. In chess, players usually protect their pieces by castling and therefore for a successful attack, prevent your opponent from castling. Develop your pieces to be most effective, strong and safe square which offers mobility and defense. Remember to develop your pieces quickly, safely and with a threat. This means for you to move your piece to a good spot, threaten your opponent because he will be busy protecting himself and forget you are occupying good squares.
As the game begins, you aim should be to control the center of the board, develop your pieces to effective squares and to protect your King. The first 10 moves you make as the game begins should contribute to these 3 objectives. Chess opening sets the pace for the game and determines who is in control, therefore make bold moves. If you examine the collection of chess openings, you will realize all of them are meant to give you control of the game. As you use decide on which chess opening to use, pick one that will unsettle your opponent. Your aim should be to create uncertainty and provoke him to make a weak move. Once you spot the weak move, take advantage and attack.
Another opening tip is to avoid making more than 2 pawn moves in the opening. Maintain one central pawn so as to avoid being overrun at the center. If you opponent has control of center pieces, attack him with your pawns and take over the position of power (d4, d5, e4, e5). Make sure you don’t move one piece more than 3 times. In chess you should develop all pieces and remember focusing on one wastes time. When developing your Queen, do it close to home to avoid harassment by your opponent’s pawns.
Use Gambit opening move which states that you sacrifice some pieces to gain a lead in development, take control of center squares, and create opportunities for attack. If you are playing a closed game, develop your pieces slowly and avoid early castling. Since your opponent might be familiar with book moves, challenge him with an out of book bold move. If you notice your opponent is busy castling his King, attack his Knight. Chess is a game of challenge and tactic, therefore each move you make should count. Remember that although it’s good to threaten your opponent, pointless threats that don’t earn you good squares are of no use
