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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Anish Giri teaches the Italian | 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4Anish Giri teaches the Italian | 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4Anish Giri (ChessBase India)
intermediate
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