Opening Stage vs Opening Theory

Opening Stage vs Opening Theory

It is important that we understand basic concepts about the opening to make sure that we are on the same page throughout the course.

Chess Openings - Essentials Training Course

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Introduction to the Course

  • Course Intro
  • Getting Started (What You Need to Do the Course)

Why Opening Matters, Even for World Champions

  • Why Opening Matters
  • Outro

What’s the Opening and the Most Important Idea in Chess

  • Intro
  • Opening Stage vs Opening Theory
  • The Most Important Idea in Chess
  • Activity
  • Solution

Development

  • Intro
  • Where Are Pieces More Active?
  • Practical Considerations
  • Which Pieces Should You Move First?
  • Exchanges
  • Prophylaxis
  • Sacrificing Material for Development
  • Quiz Time
  • Activity
  • Solution
  • Well Done!

Castling

  • Intro
  • Benefits of Castling
  • Choosing the Right Side to Castle
  • Castling by Hand
  • Quiz
  • Activity
  • Solution
  • Outro

Center

  • Intro
  • Importance of the Center
  • Classification of the Openings
  • Gambits to Dominate the Center
  • Quiz
  • Activity
  • Solution
  • Outro

Breaking Principles

  • Intro
  • Moving a Piece Twice
  • Making Too Many Pawn Moves
  • Not Castling
  • Giving Away the Center
  • Dealing With Unconventional Openings
  • Other Sacrifices
  • Quiz
  • Activity
  • Solution
  • Outro

Bring It All Together

  • Intro
  • Activity
  • Solution
  • Outro

Next Steps

  • Next Steps
  • Bonus 1: Openings Checklist
  • Bonus 2: List of Games to Study
  • Bonus 3: Playing Some Games
  • Bonus 4: Join Our Private Group