you can easily fill in the unusual lines later." - GM John Nunn (2006) To begin with, only study the main lines. Start with ones that explain the opening variations and are not just meant for advanced players." - Dan Heisman (2001) Once you identify an opening you really like and wish to learn in more depth, then should you pick up a book on a particular opening or variation. Overall, I would advise most players to stick to a fairly limited range of openings, and not to worry about learning too much by heart." - FM Steve Giddins (2008) It’s all about personal taste and personal need.įor example, if you feel you’re poor at tactics you can choose a quiet positional opening (trying to hide from your weakness and just play chess), or seek more dynamic openings that engender lots of tactics and sacrifices (this might lead to more losses but, over time, will improve your tactical skills and make you stronger)." - IM Jeremy Silman (January 28, 2016) Many players that are starting out (or have bad memories) want to avoid mainstream systems, others want dynamic openings, and others want calm positional pathways. Some players are looking for a gambit as White, others for Black gambits. "There is no such thing as a 'best opening.' Each player should choose an opening that attracts him. For beginning players, will offer an opportunity to start out on the right foot and really get a feel for what is happening on the board." - FM Carsten Hansen (2006) Perhaps Olof02 would also want to consider Discovering Chess Openings by GM John Emms (2006). I believe that it is possible to see a fair portion of the beginning of Tamburro's book by going to the Mongoose Press site. For someone seeking help with choosing openings, I usually bring up Openings for Amateurs by Pete Tamburro (2014).
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