prediticting whats going to happen

okay people i need to know, how do you know in the beginning or in the opening moves what the person is capable of doing and how do you predict what the game will turn out like.??? I need to know!thanks!

You dont really. All u should be thinking to predict there moves is ask ur self whats my best moves to attack and/or defend against them? and whats there best to both attack me and/or defend against me? and go from there. Only other thing i can recommend is good books on strategy or tactics or both.

In other words if u was them what would u play? people cant be predicted easy all time especially when ur a beginner level player so just play what u think is best for them and go from there my friend.