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Hi! I'm struggling to find a good, and consistent opening to use - preferably one that doesn't require me to know a lot of theory.

The opening I've been playing so far is pretty strong, but there's lots of variations and it's kind of complicated. Usually I just play what looks best, because I don't know all the theory sad.png

Any suggestions?

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Try the King's Indian Attack.

But at your level, studying tactics is more productive then openings.

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1e4_0-1 wrote:

Try the King's Indian Attack.

But at your level, studying tactics is more productive then openings.

Can you look at my current openings? I like them but I find it inconsistent. 

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I see you’ve played... against me?!? surprise.png

I particularly love your opening(bongcloud)

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NobleElevator wrote:

I see you’ve played... against me?!?

I particularly love your opening(bongcloud)

I don't know what it's called, but it's pretty good.

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ChessWithMrNikolay wrote:

Try the Italian or Sicilian defence.

I don't get it.

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Chess Openings Resources for Beginners and Beyond...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/openings-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond

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Introduction to the Italian Game...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP9uUT3Kd-w

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I already play e4

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ChessWithMrNikolay wrote:

Unless you play chess well and understand complex positions, mates... I do not recommend playing any move rather than e4.

 

how am i supposed to know if i play chess well?

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2_Ke21-0 wrote:

Hi! I'm struggling to find a good, and consistent opening to use - preferably one that doesn't require me to know a lot of theory.

The opening I've been playing so far is pretty strong, but there's lots of variations and it's kind of complicated. Usually I just play what looks best, because I don't know all the theory

Any suggestions?

First of all, welcome. happy.png Second, in short, don't worry about specific opening lines. My suggestions for you are summarized in this article:

https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement

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It is absolutely amazing that nobody became suspicious about your username, and nobody bothered to check your games. Well done, nice job!

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cerebov wrote:

It is absolutely amazing that nobody became suspicious about your username, and nobody bothered to check your games. Well done, nice job!

Well I played this person before, so I tried to keep low xD

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cerebov wrote:

It is absolutely amazing that nobody became suspicious about your username, and nobody bothered to check your games. Well done, nice job!

haha thanks xD

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I think 1. f4 2. Kf2 is a better opening tactic.

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Rat1960 wrote:

I think 1. f4 2. Kf2 is a better opening tactic.

i'm not sure. people always tell me to play e4, so i think it's better

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I believe in c4! e5 c5! Nf6 c6!!!!!!!

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2_Ke21-0 wrote:

Hi! I'm struggling to find a good, and consistent opening to use - preferably one that doesn't require me to know a lot of theory.

The opening I've been playing so far is pretty strong, but there's lots of variations and it's kind of complicated. Usually I just play what looks best, because I don't know all the theory

Any suggestions?

The usual advice:

Play slow time controls.

Slow down.

Work on the basics:

tactics.

opening principles.

not hanging material.

 

The rest is up to you.  Openings are not going to solve any of the issues you're dealing with OTB.

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I wished I knew about plans when I was younger, though @IMBacon. I'd get into a generic four knights without knowing what I do after the opening. I had all my pieces out, I'd castle, then I'd either win or lose and I'd have no idea how I did that.

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SNUDOO wrote:

I wished I knew about plans when I was younger, though @IMBacon. I'd get into a generic four knights without knowing what I do after the opening. I had all my pieces out, I'd castle, then I'd either win or lose and I'd have no idea how I did that.

Pawn structure, piece placement, and pawn breaks.  Openings in a nutshell.