Basics of Chess: Openings

Name: Basics of Chess: Openings
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This free online course teaches you the important principles of Chess openings to let you play like a Grandmaster.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Explain the main rules of playing Chess openings
Summarise how to avoid mistakes in playing Chess openings
Describe the main strategies used in some of the world's famous Chess games
Discuss the centre of the Chessboard and establish its importance
Outline development process and movement of minor pieces in Chess openings
Discuss a number of reasons why we cannot stay in the centre and prefer to choose a castle or rook
Summarise Wilhelm Steinitz’ castle strategies and the important moves he played during his game against Curt von Bardeleben
Outline some of the best opening moves for the white pieces in chess and discover their final results
Describe some of the best opening moves for the black pieces in chess and discover the basic principles of opening with black

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