personally i think most ppl already know that 1. nf3, f6, 2. e3, is the strongest opening but its boring to play
id say 1. nh3, h6, 2. d4, e6, 3. e4, works really well too
same with 1. nf3, f6, 2. nc3
theres a lot of strong openings but those are the top 3 for me
i usually dont use them tho since i like using lines ppl dont know very well instead of well known strong lines
I agree that 1) Nh3 is a good opening.
1) Nf3 followed by 2) Nc3 is really interesting and also good.
1) e4 is a good opening, too.
I just know 1) Nf3 and 2) e3 the best, but I'd like to learn 1) Nh3 and also 1) e4.
I think that Nf3, f6 is a good start for white, followed by Nd4, c6
But for black I think it should go Nf3, f6, then Nd4, Nh6.
Please feel free to improve my stratagy or give me tips.
Honestly, I think Nh3 and Nf3 are fairly similar. While technically Nf3 leads to a "faster win" (ie more advantage in terms of computer power), I think Nh3 is just easier to just learn, while still maintaining an advantage. Also, against lower rated people, they aren't too fond of playing h6, so f6 gives you an advantage from opening and g5 just leads to flat out mate (esstentially bash f7 if I remember correctly).
That being said, learn both. The top players know both because they are both extremely common & powerful. Additionally, switching up your opening now and then prevents other players from immedately knowing the "counter" to your opening.
But you have to learn both as black anyway -- at least to some extent.
I usually use 1. Nf3, f6 2. Nd4 or 1. Nh3. What is your best opening in atomic?