Learning Chess » Chess Opening Moves http://www.learning-chess.net Step-By-Step Learning Chess Experience Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:40:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 A great chess tutorial – Two knights opening http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/a-great-chess-tutorial-two-knights-opening http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/a-great-chess-tutorial-two-knights-opening#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:40:05 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/a-great-chess-tutorial-two-knights-opening http://www.5min.com/igorgleb
Watch Igor and Gleb, the two Fide Masters explain how to play the two knights opening

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]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/a-great-chess-tutorial-two-knights-opening/feed 2 Unusual opening moves for black? (Chess)? http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/unusual-opening-moves-for-black-chess http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/unusual-opening-moves-for-black-chess#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:22:13 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/unusual-opening-moves-for-black-chess Theres an opening where black looks like a really bad player, because he moves his weakest pawns first, on the far sides, but its really a strong opening. I can’t remember the name.

I think your looking for the Hippopotamus Defence. I use this sometimes if i’m playing a tough opponent as black as it does seem to offer some psychological advantages. It goes something like;

Move / White / Black
1 e4 Nh6
2 d4 g6
3 c4 f6

As referenced: "A good thing about this opening is that your opponent will think that you are an absolute beginner who hasn’t got a clue what they’re doing. This will give them a bit of a shock when they find out that you are actually a reasonably good player"

That being said, it looks like a dumb series of moves for a reason. If your oppoinent doesn’t follow the script you may have leterally backed yourself into a corner, but give it a try. Its a gamble, but its just a game, and Hippo’s are the most deadly animal in all of Africa!

]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/unusual-opening-moves-for-black-chess/feed 4 What is the best opening move in chess? http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-best-opening-move-in-chess http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-best-opening-move-in-chess#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:06:15 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-best-opening-move-in-chess One person says one, Another 2

Which is better one or 2?

Its ALL about the center of the board. Usually the e or d pawn move forward to gain control of those key four center most squares, and then the power struggle begins. There are many different openings and variations & reactions to your opponents moves, but they all have to do with who controls the center of the board.
Your best bet is to learn and practice 3 standard opening sequences for white, and 2 for black. Stick with them for a long time, until you know how they work very well. Then you can venture out and learn more.
I would reccomend…
Look into: Italian, ruy lopez (spanish), scotch, Queens gambit accepted and declined. Also the English, Scandanavian, French defense, Alekhines defense (I like it, but a little tough at first), & Kings Indian.
Many more to try, but the best one is the one that suits your style, and that takes time to learn. Get a basic book on chess or openings to see how they work.
New chess players should steer towards the "e-pawn openings" these games usually open up the middle of the board. This is because the middle pieces often exchange from those openings. D-pawn games can sometimes be "stand-offish" with both players making minimal moves waiting for the opponent to make a mistake. Such a game does not help a new player learn the game basics of chess as quickly.

]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-best-opening-move-in-chess/feed 10 Chess Openings- Scotch Game http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-openings-scotch-game http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-openings-scotch-game#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:27:06 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-openings-scotch-game The Scotch Game is a very useful chess alternative for the Ruy Lopez that usually takes place with the first 2 moves. We will analyze the Scotch Game’s main lines and go over some of the key concepts that you should know when playing this game either as white or black.

For more analysis on this or other openings please visit www.thechesswebsite.com

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]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-openings-scotch-game/feed 25 What is the opening called in chess where white does these moves? http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-opening-called-in-chess-where-white-does-these-moves http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-opening-called-in-chess-where-white-does-these-moves#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:21:14 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-opening-called-in-chess-where-white-does-these-moves (not necessarily in order, but so that the same final position is reached): 1. e4 2. d4 3. Kf3 4. Kc3 5. Be3 6. Bd3
sorry, the "k"s in moves 3 and 4 should be N (knight)

This particular variation is part of the four knights opening.

NOTE: your opponent will most likely never allow you to do d4 because it heavily controls e5. His response will therefore likely be e5.

Look for another opening. There is a wealth of info that can be gained from this site:

http://www.squidoo.com/LearnChess

]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-is-the-opening-called-in-chess-where-white-does-these-moves/feed 5 What would be the most effective opening five moves irregardless of the defense in chess? http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-would-be-the-most-effective-opening-five-moves-irregardless-of-the-defense-in-chess http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-would-be-the-most-effective-opening-five-moves-irregardless-of-the-defense-in-chess#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:16:16 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-would-be-the-most-effective-opening-five-moves-irregardless-of-the-defense-in-chess
The most effective opening five moves to make.
• where you can pretty much make these 5 moves, and
• then look up at the board to see that the defense did,
are: 1. Nf3. 2.g3 3.Bg2. 4.d3. 5.0-0.

If a crazy opponent runs at you with a pawn or piece, then capture it.
Otherwise, black will likely set-up a formation that is a Kings Indian reversed.

]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/what-would-be-the-most-effective-opening-five-moves-irregardless-of-the-defense-in-chess/feed 5 Opening Chess Problem (Ep#05): How to reach a position in 4 http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/opening-chess-problem-ep05-how-to-reach-a-position-in-4 http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/opening-chess-problem-ep05-how-to-reach-a-position-in-4#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:23:03 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/opening-chess-problem-ep05-how-to-reach-a-position-in-4 How to reach a position in 4 moves

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]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/opening-chess-problem-ep05-how-to-reach-a-position-in-4/feed 12 In a game of chess that is 4 moves into the opening would you rather? http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-a-game-of-chess-that-is-4-moves-into-the-opening-would-you-rather http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-a-game-of-chess-that-is-4-moves-into-the-opening-would-you-rather#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:49:12 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-a-game-of-chess-that-is-4-moves-into-the-opening-would-you-rather Take opposing queen and subsequently lose a knight or would you take opposing rook and keep knight safe.

Kinght is worth 3 or 4 points. Rook woth 5 and the Queen 10. 10 minus 3 or 4 is more than 5, so the Queen would be worth more in exchange for the knight, than just taking the rook. So mathamatically it would be better to take the Queen.
Also positionally I assume the knight would take the rook in its home square which is not much of an advantage anyway.
So take the Queen everytime, and let the knight die a hero.

]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-a-game-of-chess-that-is-4-moves-into-the-opening-would-you-rather/feed 8 Chess Opening: Four Knights’ Game 4.Bc4 Nxe4 http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-opening-four-knights-game-4-bc4-nxe4 http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-opening-four-knights-game-4-bc4-nxe4#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 06:55:08 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-opening-four-knights-game-4-bc4-nxe4 Chess Opening Lecture: A discussion of Black’s chances with the Fork Trick in the Four Knights’ Game… How to remove your opponent’s advantage when he plays 4.Bc4!

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]]> http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/chess-opening-four-knights-game-4-bc4-nxe4/feed 25 In chess, what are the moves that make up the Ruy Lopez opening? http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-chess-what-are-the-moves-that-make-up-the-ruy-lopez-opening http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-chess-what-are-the-moves-that-make-up-the-ruy-lopez-opening#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:34:08 +0000 admin http://www.learning-chess.net/chess-opening-moves/in-chess-what-are-the-moves-that-make-up-the-ruy-lopez-opening In the Ruy Lopez opening, what pieces move to where? Please explain using the numbered ranks and lettered files. Ex. Moving the king side white rook all the way up the board would take it from 1A to 8A and moving it from its starting space to the other side of the board takes it from 1A to 1H.

Sure.

Algebraic Notation has been the standard since the 70s. The white queen rook is a1 The black king rook is h8. Its like a battleship grid….

Anyways, the Ruy Lopez is named after a spanish priest who lived in the 1500s, Ruy López de Segura. He is considered an unoffical world champion and credited for using this opening. Ironically, we do have a history of three games he played, none of which or the Ruy Lopez. It is still very common in tournament play today.

The main theme is
1. e2-e4 e7-e5
2. Ng1-f3 Nb8-c6
3. Bf1-b5. …

White makes an assult on the the queen knight, hoping to occupy the center further. Notice that both knights are attacking squares dr and e5. This could be an easy way to gain a pawn for white. Also If white takes the knight, black will normally take back with the pawn on d7. This creates doubled pawns, which typically are weak.

Black can do several things from this position. He can deveolp His Knight on g8 to f6, or even e7, Though it hems him in a bit. He can develop his Bishop. He can question the Bishop, 3… a6. White then has to either take or move it. Personally I like to play 3… Nc6 d4. It removes The pin, it attacks the Bishop, It prevents doubled pawns. However you’ll have to trade of a knight you moved twice early on… Anyways. WIkipedia has some useful stuff on chess openings. I posted a link.

Oh… about the pawn on e5. It can be used as bait! Heres a quick game…

1. e2-e4 e7-e5
2. Ng1-f3 Nb8-c6
3. Bf1-b45 Bf8-c5
4. B x Nc6 d7 x Bc6
5. Nf3 x e5? Qd8-d4

White was too greedy, and now Black is threatening a mate and the knight at once. Not all pawns are free. Anyways, hope this explains.

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