10 Essential Opening Principles Every Chess Player Should Know
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The opening is the critical starting phase that sets the stage for the entire chess game. How you navigate the opening can profoundly impact your chances of success in the middlegame and endgame. While there is a vast theory of opening variations and lines to study, adhering to certain fundamental principles can give you a […]