The other day I opened a thread about it where i explain it deeply :
The simplest and most solid way is to play with white this natural setup:
d4 e3 Nf3 Be2 0-0 and then try to develop the bishop from c1 via b2.
With black, you could always play the same solid setup against all openings except e4.
This setup is based on the fianchetto: d5 Nf6 g6 and c6.
Against e4, I recommended the Caro-Kann: e4 c6, which follows the same spirit of ease.
I’m currently rated around 700 and trying to improve my opening play. I’ve heard that beginners should stick to simple, solid openings instead of memorizing long theory. But with so many options out there, I’m not sure which ones to focus on.
Some common beginner-friendly openings I’ve seen are:
♟ Scandinavian Defense – Seems simple but aggressive
Which openings do you think are best for beginners and why? Should I stick to just one or try multiple? I’d love to hear your experiences and recommendations!
Thanks!
I can think of a lot better defenses for the novice than the Center Counter Defense.. (i.e. the Scandinavian) It isn't simple by any means ... White get's a space as well as a tempo advantage. That said if you "burn the midnight oil" studying the defense... ( and not from anyone, but from the professionals who played it ... i.e. Martin, Wahls, Prie, Bauer etc.. It will be a dependable defense in your repertoire.
Example: (a recent 5 min Blitz on Lichess)
I’m currently rated around 700 and trying to improve my opening play. I’ve heard that beginners should stick to simple, solid openings instead of memorizing long theory. But with so many options out there, I’m not sure which ones to focus on.
Some common beginner-friendly openings I’ve seen are:
♟ Italian Game – Classical and straightforward development
♟ London System – A solid, easy-to-learn setup
♟ Caro-Kann – A strong defensive choice against
♟ Scandinavian Defense – Seems simple but aggressive
Which openings do you think are best for beginners and why? Should I stick to just one or try multiple? I’d love to hear your experiences and recommendations!
Thanks!