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In that case don't forget the Grünfeld, Benoni, Petroff, (Staunton?)1.f4. Maybe the Orangutan (Polish), the Grob, Latvian gamit, but if it's a simple guide it should include only the most standard openings

writing comments at the same time and yours more pleasant. Cheers and :) to you too.

Well it started off as a simple guide, but now I can't change the title , and I guess it'll be a general guide.

But it'll still only include the first opening/defending moves - not too deep.

Thanks, Rámon - i'll include those :)

Nice primer/review. 

Hey Josh, your work is very good and with all little comments you could have a real handbook of

openings for beginners in few time...

Marco and Mark - Thank you !! :)

Very helpful, thanks 

A good introduction to some of the main openings, with a nice amount of info, and well written too! I wish it had been available when I was 8 yrs old :-) Good stuff!

That means a lot coming from you, James ! Thanks for your kind words :)

The only negative thing I have to say about it is that I'm not sure I quite agree that "it is known" that 3...a6 is the best move in the Ruy Lopez given how popular the Berlin is at the highest level. However, 3...a6 is the most common move, so I guess I can understand that. Otherwise, this is nicely done.

Thanks dpnorman. I'll change that wording. Still so much to add to this guide. Appreciate the feedback