Ruy Lopez Exchange variation
What is your favorite chess opening?

I like 1. c4 and I think it's called c4 opening. I only have 1 move in my opening. I can't checkmate my opponent in 1 move, maybe in the middle game or end game, I can.

the ones i lose to by not knowing are faves too as they make me study them post game to learn their tactical motifs

I like openings that are considered unsound, and throw your opponent off their regular game.
* Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
* Gibbins-Wiedehagen Gambit
* Göring Gambit
* Halloween Gambit
etc. No guarantee for winning, but definitely a guarantee for interesting and dynamic games!
good one.