Learning openings in such a way is unnecessary on that level of play. The most you should do is to learn a few moves of the variation, then play a game. Afterwards you see where did you deviate and if that is fine or not. If it is, you can keep playing it, if not, change something.
That way you will build your openings slowly, but surely. There is no point in learning some extensive opening theory, people will not know those moves anyway, they will play something random. And on top of that, learning opening theory is easier for people rated 2 000 and above than for people below 1 00, because people rated over 2 000 know more about chess and will understand the reason behind a certain opening move.
Instead, build your fundamentals, play longer games, try to avoid 1 move blunders and follow opening principles.
Perhaps you will find this instructive as well, it helped me improve my game:
https://www.chess.com/blog/nklristic/the-beginners-tale-first-steps-to-chess-improvement
What opening to self teach
The London system is a broad and intuitive enough opening that also gives you a good idea of how the pieces support one another.
Avoid system openings like London System as a beginner. It is not difficult to play, that is true, but that is not the problem.
You need to gain some experience in various positions. If you play London System since novice level, that is all you will know, and when you decide to go for something else, you will need to change the whole repertoire as white, playing a lot worse in the process as you will have no experience in anything else.
@Irongine -
Several articles on the topic of openings here which might be helpful in your quest...
https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell
If it is opening maybe the English. Most likely tactics are much more important.
To surpass 1000 you need no opening theory.
Always check your intended move is no blunder before you play it. That is enough to get to 1500.
1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 is stronger and more logical than 2 f4.
Lasker formulated 4 common sense opening principles:
1) Play only your d- and e- pawns.
2) Play your knights before you play your bishops.
3) Do not play the same piece twice.
4) Do not pin the KN with your QB before the opponent has castled O-O.
All 4 principles have exceptions, but if you stick to these, then you get solid, natural positions.
As others have said, don’t waste your time. You’re not under 1000 because you’re not opening prepped deep enough. It would honestly make little (or no) difference.
As others have said, don’t waste your time. You’re not under 1000 because you’re not opening prepped deep enough. It would honestly make little (or no) difference.
100% agreed and while gotham was talking about 800 the same thing applies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE0FNa7WSSQ
Hello! I've been trying to surpass 1000 ELO for a while. I've been trying to self-teach myself King's Gambit Theory, but i've only been able to get a few moves deep in a few lines. Are there any openings that are strong and easy to self teach?
For elaboration, self teaching myself means Looking at my games with kings gambit and following each line with what i believe is best. If a line get's refuted, I try a different move.