As a beginner you should try out the french, sicilian, e4/e5, and the caro-kann. Then switch to d4 and play the queens gambit, the slav, the KID, and the nimzo indian. Just try all of them, learn them like 4-5 moves deep at max, watch a video on the key ideas, and just play them.
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Check these openings out.....very playable, dynamic and fun as well....
Vienna Game & Gambit (for White vs 1.e4 e5)...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/introduction-to-the-vienna-game-gambit
Grand Prix Attack (for White vs Sicilian Defense 1.e4 c5)...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/fighting-the-sicilian-with-the-grand-prix-attack
Caro-Kann - Tartakower (aka Korchnoi) Variation (for Black vs 1.e4)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsnITf68J5w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_6qOZIlbE0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MrEYqiMU4w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPVp5TWZR0w
If you prefer to play 1.d4 as White I suggest to check out the London System.....note in the following article there are links to several London System games played by Magnus Carlsen. Hikaru Nakamura recommends the opening as well. So you can ignore the inevitable naysayers. If Magnus and Hikaru approve of it, there is no reason you shouldn't play it if you like...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/the-london-system
If for any reason none of the above appeal, you might discover something of interest here...
Chess Openings Resources for Beginners and Beyond...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/openings-resources-for-beginners-and-beyond
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell
Good luck!
The discussion on Chess.com about choosing a good opening focuses on providing beginner players with strategic insights. A good opening sets the foundation for a successful game by establishing control of the center, developing pieces, and ensuring king safety. Recommendations often include popular openings like the Ruy López, Queen's Gambit, or King's Indian Defense, which offer solid positions and flexibility. Beginners are advised to understand opening principles rather than memorizing moves, which helps in adapting to different opponents and situations.
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astrologerrishi wrote:
The discussion on Chess.com about choosing a good opening focuses on providing beginner players with strategic insights. A good opening sets the foundation for a successful game by establishing control of the center,
developing pieces, and ensuring king safety. Recommendations often include popular openings like the Ruy López, Queen's Gambit, or King's Indian Defense, which offer solid positions and flexibility. Beginners are advised to understand opening principles rather than memorizing moves, which helps in adapting to different opponents and situations.
dude why 💀
An opening that matches the player's playing style. Try check your chess personality by taking an online test.
Any opening is okay for a beginner. What is important is that you follow basic opening principles: develop quickly, control the center, castle quickly, connect your rooks, don’t weaken the pawns in front of your king, keep your pieces protected.
if beginners can do all of this in their first 10 or 12 moves, they will win most of their games against other beginners.
Play the French!