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Chess Tutorial : Opening Essentials

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We have a growing number of tutorials covering general aspects of the opening as well as specific openings...

  • Opening Tutorials uses small diagrams to introduce each tutorial. Click on any small diagram for a larger diagram and a brief introduction to that opening. Under the larger diagram find a link to the Full Tutorial for the opening.

    The same openings can be browsed using a Text Index without diagrams.

Check back from time to time to see the latest tutorials.

  1. Start With a Winning Game Plan
  2. Step Through the Opening Moves Played by the Masters
  3. Learn More about the First Move
  4. Build an Opening Repertoire
  5. Read In-depth Tutorials on Specific Openings
  6. Practice Avoiding Traps
  7. Become Acquainted with Gambits
  8. Find Out More in these References

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