How to reach 1000ELO



I somewhat disagree with Josh11live. I agree that if you are under 1000 you should be focused on practicing good chess principles and not hanging your pieces. Where I disagree is in how to learn middle game strats. If you take the time to learn an opening, like really learn it, it's going to inform you on what your plans for the middle game should be. So in that regard I agree with OP: one opening as white and one as black. But I'd keep it simple. Maybe an e4/e5 opening that fights for control of the center.