{"id":102,"date":"2022-04-18T17:21:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T15:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chessily.com\/?page_id=102"},"modified":"2022-06-06T18:42:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T16:42:06","slug":"chess-opening","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chessily.com\/chess-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Chess Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"
The opening is the first phase in every game of chess. It is defined as roughly the first 10 moves, after which the game transitions into the middlegame<\/a>. Beginners often feel confused and overwhelmed with the sheer amount of possible moves. But fear not: Opening theory is not as complicated as it seems. Let’s do a deep-dive into different chess openings<\/strong>, strategies<\/strong> and a bit of theory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n With the (seemingly) unlimited amount of moves in chess, it is impossible to remember every possible opening. However, during thousands of years of chess history, players have discovered a few key principles, that should be followed at all times during the opening. Let’s have a look at seven of them.<\/p>\n One of the most important principles in openings theory is to focus on controlling the<\/strong> center. <\/strong>Center control is considered an important strategic goal, as tactical battles often take place on the central four squares.<\/p>\n Also, pieces that are placed in the center of the board can easily be moved to almost any position on the board, providing a strategic advantage. A theoretical, optimal control of the center would look something like this:<\/p>\n<\/span>7 Crucial Strategies for the Chess Opening<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/span>1. Focus on the Center<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n