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The main openings
Ruy lopez
The Spanish Opening (or Ruy Lopez) is one of the oldest and most popular openings, offering White a rich and well-balanced strategic game.
Italian
The Italian Game aims for fast and harmonious development. White controls the center and can choose between a calm game or a sharp attacking setup.
Queen's gambit
Classical and strategic, the Queen’s Gambit offers a pawn in exchange for strong central control. White seeks lasting initiative, while Black tests their solidity.
Sicilian defense
A combative and asymmetrical opening. White fights for central initiative, while Black counterattacks on the queenside. Dynamic, rich, and full of tactical battles.
French defense
A solid response to 1.e4. Black allows White to occupy the center in order to undermine it later. A strategic, often closed game where patience and counterplay are key.
Caro-Kann defense
The Caro-Kann Defense is solid and patient, relying on robustness, positional counterplay, and endgames that are often favorable for Black.
Scandinavian defense
The Scandinavian Defense strikes directly at the center. A straightforward and dynamic opening, it gives White space but offers Black a simple and clear game.
Alekhine defense
The Alekhine Defense provokes White: they advance their central pawns, which Black later seeks to undermine. A hypermodern and tricky defense.
London system
A simple and solid opening: White develops a universal and robust setup with clear plans, playable against almost any Black defense.
Scotch
The Scotch Game is a perfect weapon for attacking players who want an open, clear, and strategic game.
English
A positional opening where White controls the center from a distance. Ideal for players who prefer maneuvering over direct attacks.