How can I use SCID to tell which openings are played?

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Avatar of cigoL

I really like the Game Explorer here on Chess.com. But it only shows my Turn-Based games. It would be great if it also could show my Live games, but it can't. So, I got a hold on SCID, hoping to find out which openings are the most common in my games. Can anyone tell me how to do that? Thanks!

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Note: In SCID I can see which first moves are the most common, but not the names of the most common openings (as White, and as Black). This is what I'm after.

Avatar of cigoL

Thanks, adej...! I'll try that! I know the ECO codes of my favorite openings. I'll try the tree also, I guess that would be even better. Good idea about making two databases. Thanks! 

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SCID can identify the opening played in your games for you. Use the "Game" menu then "Identify Opening". In SCID for Windows version 4.3 the shortcut is CTRL+SHIFT+D.

There are also the ECO browser window (CTRL+Y) and the Tree window (CTRL+T). These can be found under the "Windows" menu, or via icons above the current board.

Avatar of algorab

you can do a seach by position from your SCID. You put in sandbox mode and then search the starting position of your opening

Avatar of cigoL

Thanks guys!