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What are chess openings?
What are chess openings?

Learn where to explore and study chess openings on Chess.com, and find the one that best matches your playing style!

Updated over a week ago

The chess opening refers to the initial moves of a game. 'Book' openings are well-known sequences that have been extensively studied by professionals and are usually well documented in authoritative references like The Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO).

Where do I find all common openings on Chess.com?

  • Hover over the 'More' in the left side menu of any Chess.com page

  • Select 'Openings'

  • Find an opening that looks interesting to you, and click on it to learn the details.

Openings on Chess.com
  • Once you choose an opening, you'll find detailed information such as its history, pros and cons, and a list of follow-up moves.

    • You can also explore thousands of games where the opening was played using the 'Explore' section on the right side of the page:

Caro-Kann Defense Opening on Chess.com
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