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LilBiden
Can anyone tell me what the “best opening move” is?
MarioParty4
LilBiden wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the “best opening move” is?

There is no "best" one, as that is just an opinion.

MarioParty4
LilBiden wrote:
Can anyone tell me what the “best opening move” is?

Try Queen's Pawn: Levistky Attack. (Probably spelt that wrong.)

idilis
LilBiden wrote:
Best opener?
Can anyone tell me what the “best opening move” is?

No.

But for an opener I always use my trusty swiss army knife.  No bottle has resisted successfully so far.

ferdy-sambo

Learning it from youtube

tygxc

1 e4 'Best by Test' - Fischer

Ethan_Brollier

According to the most recent supercomputer analysis, 1. c4 is the "best opening move". Next is  1. Nf3, then 1. d4, then finally 1. e4. However, the current supercomputer analysis for why 1. c4 is the best opening is this (which also shows the best variation against the most popular openings as both colors): 

 

 

zone_chess

Ethan, thanks. That's basically a reversed dragon. Could be the next big fad.

As for 'the best' opening, for humans it depends totally on preference and style.

Positionally one might argue the Ruy Lopez or Italian are best, but if you like attacking chess there's nothing wrong with the King's Gambit or London System.

KindKiwi2012
The Pyramid opening also know as the London is the best opening