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Try not to focus on openings too much. If you do, you will go down the same path as me. If I would have focused on tactics more, I almost definitely would have hit 1000 by now.
Oct 8, 2023
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wandoqebu wrote:
Hi. I’m new to chess. Could anyone let me know the best way to learn and apply chess openings. Do I learn like 10 and then apply them as I go? Or should I master one and then go on to the second?
Also suggest me how to go around understanding and recognising patterns and chess tactics in middle game. Thanks.
Welcome! 
It is always nice to see new people take up chess.
For chess openings, it is mostly about using chess opening principles (fundamentals), rather than trying to memorize opening theory. While you just use opening principles for a while, your goal should be to experiment with openings and see what you feel comfortable with and then specialize a little more in the opening(s) you choose to play, since those are the ones you'll be getting most frequently in your games.
When starting out with chess, (as others have mentioned), openings aren't that important in comparison to tactics puzzles, knowing basic checkmates or basic theoretical endgames.
Although I have many videos on my channel, here are two videos I think will help you
Oct 8, 2023
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Yes. Try tactics, and maybe learn the basics of a tactical opening like KID or something more dynamic like Modern or Pirc. That’s what I did
You don't need to study openings in the beginning.
If you want to though, pick one move / opening and have an answer ready for every response For example, if your first move is 1.e4 and Black surprises you with 1... c6 you can look it up after the game...
And stay away from the London.
Oct 9, 2023
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I've written several posts aimed at helping players like you who might not be able to afford a coach. Here are some links to those posts:
1. How to Improve at Chess: Ultimate Guide
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/how-to-improve-at-chess-ultimate-guide]
2. Jumpstart Your Chess Journey: Proven Tips for Beginners [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/jumpstart-your-chess-journey-proven-tips-for-beginners]
3. From Good to Great: Mastering Piece Arrangement on the Board [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/from-good-to-great-mastering-piece-arrangement-on-the-board]
4. Dominating the Board: Mastering Aggressive Moves in Chess
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/dominating-the-board-mastering-aggressive-moves-in-chess]
5. Outsmarting Opponents: Creating and Exploiting Weaknesses
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/outsmarting-opponents-creating-and-exploiting-weaknesses]
6. Piece Domination 101: How to Neutralize Your Opponent's Forces
[https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/piece-domination-101-how-to-neutralize-your-opponents-forces]
7. Mastering Piece Trades: Transforming the Chess Battlefield [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general/mastering-piece-trades-transforming-the-chess-battlefield]
8. Practical Endgames Demystified: Techniques for Victory [https://www.chess.com/forum/view/general-chess-discussion/practical-endgames-demystified-techniques-for-victory-95628525]
I hope you find these resources helpful in your chess journey. If you ever feel like you'd benefit from personalized coaching, feel free to reach out to me. Keep up the good work and remember, every game is a learning opportunity!
You need only an app "chess king opening lab"". And then learn only one opening with all variants by memory and you will see!! If you like the progress learn another one
Oct 11, 2023
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You just master one opening you really like and forget about learning opening theory almost forever and focus on tactics and endgames
Oct 11, 2023
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Hi!
If you are interested in building a good opening repertoire, check out my post:
https://www.chess.com/blog/maafernan/openings-for-beginners
About elemental tactics, check out my post:
Good luck!
Oct 11, 2023
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#11
I am not a professional chess player, so all I can recommend you, watch Chess Vibes on YouTube. It is very useful channel for improving chess skills
wandoqebu wrote:
Hi. I’m new to chess. Could anyone let me know the best way to learn and apply chess openings. Do I learn like 10 and then apply them as I go? Or should I master one and then go on to the second?
Also suggest me how to go around understanding and recognising patterns and chess tactics in middle game. Thanks.
Watch this video it will help you a lot https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1948028624 or on youtube at https://youtu.be/O44e1F6wYrc?si=3JFGKbYeSdvvRCpN
Hi. I’m new to chess. Could anyone let me know the best way to learn and apply chess openings. Do I learn like 10 and then apply them as I go? Or should I master one and then go on to the second?
Also suggest me how to go around understanding and recognising patterns and chess tactics in middle game. Thanks.