i reccomend Queens Gambit. Most of the moves are logical. As for black, French and Nimzo are good choices.
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It depends on your playing style. Are you a positional player? Than you will probably like openings like the queens gambit, the nimzo indian, the french, the caro-kann etc. Or are you an aggressive tactician? Than perhaps you will like 1.e4 with white, maybe play stuff like the evans gambit or kings gambit, and choose defenses like the sicilian, two knights defense, benoni, etc. Try different things out and see what you like before studying.
I would have to say I prefer being aggressive and on the move. So if the openings you've suggested allow me to do so even better.
rooks1 wrote:
What would be the top 3-5 openings that I should study at this point since I'm still technically a beginner.
My recommendation would be: get and read the book, Ideas Behind the Chess Openings, by Reuben Fine. http://www.chess.com/eq/chess+books/the-ideas-behind-the-chess-openings-algebraic-edition2
For someone who is "technically a beginner", it's far more important to learn and understand the principles and strategies behind chess openings rather than memorizing any specific opening.
While I'm not new to chess I've never had the time to actually study the game at any length. Now that I'm getting into it more (and have time to study) I've noticed my openings are pretty weak (translation: "haven't a clue as to what I'm doing").
What would be the top 3-5 openings that I should study at this point since I'm still technically a beginner. I do have a book of openings, but the mass amount of information is a bit much to absorb in a practical way.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.