Top 10 Chess Openings
intermediate
The most common question I get is:
"What are the best chess openings to learn?"
So here’s a list of my top 10 recommendations — based on strength, popularity, and how well they teach opening principles.
10. Slav Defense
9. London System
8. Caro-Kann Defense
7. Fried Liver Attack
6. French Defense
5. Ruy Lopez
4. Nimzo-Indian Defense
3. King's Gambit
2. Sicilian Defense
1. Queen's Gambit
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A deadly weapon against the Petrov (it was over in 20 moves) · Road to GM, Game 310A deadly weapon against the Petrov (it was over in 20 moves) · Road to GM, Game 310Stjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)intermediate
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Petrov Defense Nimzowitsch Attack (Nc3)Petrov Defense Nimzowitsch Attack (Nc3)Stjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)intermediate
Two Knights Variation of the Caro-Kann (B11) ⎸Chess OpeningsTwo Knights Variation of the Caro-Kann (B11) ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)intermediate
Basics of Queens Gambit AcceptedBasics of Queens Gambit AcceptedCoach Kestonybeginner