How does one study an openning in a clear way that it remains in one's mind for the rest of one's li

I was just wondering how on earth can I study an openning and remember it and play and learn other opeinnings and play against them too "" all at the same time?????????

I really don't know...

Right now I look through the opening book and try out the moves in a game...

That is he method I use right now...

Can you suggest others?

This is a question other players ask so please help!!

Mani_B  //  XD

Remember the first few moves of an opening, then play against a skilled player, make the first move, but try OTHER moves after the first "book" move.  Most likely those moves will will create problems for you, and you'll realize why the "book" moves are better.  This is the easiest, most organic, and most effective way to learn an opening.  Try it out!

As for studying from books, I find its best to study with someone else.  That way you can take turns moving pieces.  This allows the other to completely concentrae on the board.  Then you can discuss with each other the strengths and weaknesses you saw in the various lines.

But playing opening over and over is still the best way to really learn them.

Mani_B> "for the rest of one's life"

What opening lines you should learn changes as theory evolves, you get better, and fashion changes. They won't be the same for the rest of your life. That's one reason professionals read Informant, NIC Yearbook, etc.

Opening principles, on the other hand, don't change so much and will put you in good stay no matter what your opponent tries. If you want something more advanced than that page, there's the new and very readable Improve Your Opening Play Now by Ward and the longer but classic Ideas Behind the Chess Openings by Fine. I have both--they're excellent.

Thank you, I guess...

(sigh) unfortunately this is probably the easiest way.

Hi Mani,

sometimes you need to leave the openning and try something else. after a while return to it. From my experience this helps. goodluck

I agree with Zug, it's all about practice.

Try to find an opening book that explains what the ideas behind the opening are. There's a book by Sam Collins "Understanding the Chess Openings" that I found helpful. He gives a nice little synopsis of each opening as well as a few simple lines. Modern Chess Openings has a page or so on each major opening too, but I found the overall format of the book to be more harm than help.

in order to learn an opening you simply have to see the moves, play them, look again, play again, untill it sticks.

Play the opening, then look it up. That way you can find out why your moves are/aren't the best or acceptable.

First, you need a guide to provide you with verbal explanations on the opening : either a good book, or a friend, or a coach.

Then you need to go through a few games with this opening and when playing the moves, need to understand their basic ideas. If you don't understand, ask your guide ; if it's not enough, ask here

Then you need to play a few training games with the opening and record them. Then go through the games, assess what you've learned and look up with your guide what theory says : you should understand the theory thanks to your fresh experience.

Then go on practicing again...

That's the way, and it takes time, but it works for me, and probably for many other people as well.

Without a guide, it's much more difficult...

Wire the chess board up to a low-voltage electrical supply, with some sort of controller. Select the opening to be learnt, and arrange it so that you receive a small electrical shock if you play moves in the wrong sequence. Arrange for the voltage to increase slightly (though within safe limits) after each error. This method should ensure that the correct openings are retained.

 I use, Pavlov's System of Conditioning, whereby I get a Scooby Snack when I make the correct book move. :D

I don't see much possibility of forgetting if you are playing with the ideas behind the openings. Do you know your opening principles yet? You may not remember many variations you've seen but you won't forget the *way* you learned how to play the position.

ARF!  ARF!

No need to memorize.  Keep your best opening books with you at tourmaments and hide them in the bathroom.  After each of your opponent's moves, visit the john and find the best move.  I think that is called the Kramnik Method.

Just kidding, of course.  Try to find books that EXPLAIN the opening you want to play.  Use Amazon and read reviews for your research.  Also, ask other chess players for books that actually teach you the ideas of the opening.

Books are probably not enough.  We all need to invest in an opening software sometime in our chess life.

Quite simple... compose all your openings line into a Rhyme.

Thank you every one for your help!!!!!!!!!!! 

I really appriate it!!

I really love a lot of ur ideas!!!!!!!!!!!

PS except for the one with taking an opeing book to the toilet (lol!!!) good one!

XD Mani_B

Hi Mani, try this and let me know how it goes,

www.bookup.com

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