I'm wondering what the best openings are. Any suggestions????
Thanks
The one you are the most comfortable with!
You may find helpful a blog by Paolodm called "Simple Dangerous Openings : the Bishop's Opening". It is the first installment of what he intends to be a series.
thanks for the info!
I heard something called the "Kings Gambit" what is it?
Here is why I like playing against g5.
Here's what I use. This fits me best and might not be right for you, but give it a look.
As white, I open with e4. I aim for the Evans Gambit in the Italian Game. Against semi-open games I'll play the exchange variation (if there is one) or another simple sideline (Alapin vs. Sicilian, Classical vs. Pirc/Modern). If I see something I don't like, the King's Indian Attack is easy for me to transpose into, and I'll do it if I need to.
As Black, I'll use the Center Counter against e4, Chigorin against d4, Symetrical against c4, and a simple central control strategy against anything else.
Choosing the best opening for yourself is a matter of a general knowledge of how to handle the opening and self-knowledge regarding the kinds of positions you like and style of play with which you feel most powerful. Each opening develops characteristic positions; if you feel at home in them and have an intuitive grasp of the possibilities they offer, then that opening is probably good for you. This requires a certain investment of time in playing an opening and seeing what kinds of games result from it.
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