3-checks: best openings

I just played in a 3-check live tournament. I wonder what are best openings. 1. Nc3 and 1. e3 seem to be the most popular moves. 1. Nc3 allows to sacrifice your knight and to make the first check in a virtually forced manner (Nc3 -> Nb5 -> Nc7+ / Nd6+ or Nc3 -> Ne4 -> Nd6+ / Nf6+).

Any feedback is welcome.

In 3 check, I believe white has a forced win from move 1, due to the highly dynamic nature of the game - white can play 1.e4, and black is almost forced to go for ...e6 later, allowing white a lasting space and activity advantage later (if played properly). 

Also, one check is not a big deal in 3-check. You want checks in combination, and if you sacrifice a piece for a single check, and no more (compensation, extra checks), it's usually a bad move. 

I don't know that much about 3-check, but basically you need to play very solid, yet expansive chess. Development of your pieces is especially important. 

Hey Cherub_Enjel, thanks for your comment! I'm not sure about the forced white's win, it's not yet proven AFAIK. The French defense 1. e4 e6 is kinda dangerous for white.

A checking knight sacrifice was efficient in 3|0 blitz time control.

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Another opening move for white. This is the way I play white. The pawn at a3 protects the bishop check at b4. Black gets a check but you get bishop, better pawns open rook file, and room to use the queen's bishop.

You should always play 1. e4 or 1. Nc3 if you want an advantage. Any other move and Black is at least equal if not already better. I think it makes more sense to start with e4 though as it's more flexible than Nc3.

As Black I usually play the Sicilian Kan (c5 and e6).

Also sacrificing a Knight for a single check with no follow up and no other compensation (such as weakening the enemy King), is simply not worth it. I win the vast majority of the time people sacrifice a minor piece for a single check. 3 Check is all about the ability to give successive checks. One check is not that big of a deal.

I like playing e4 and developing my pieces for white and e6 and c5 and then develop my pieces for black.

It's the best moves according to engine

I think Reti opening works great for white in 3 checks...!