Openings
Uncover insights into popular openings, their strengths, weaknesses, and how they influence the course of a game. Whether you’re a novice eager to learn or a seasoned player looking to expand your repertoire, our openings subcategory provides a gateway to mastering the art of chess beginnings.
Openings
1.d4: The Great Mystery of Counterplay (And How to Crack It)
Ah, 1.d4—the opening that whispers, “I’m here for a strategic, positional grind, and there’s nothing you can do about it.”...
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The Cow Opening and How to Play
What's the deal with everyone discussing the Cow Opening? This article will delve into its origins, its creator, and how to employ it effectively.
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10 Chess Tricks to Win Fast
Some might say not to rely on chess tricks and traps to play openings, and I agree. But if you want to have some more fun and win a game quickly, why not learn these traps?
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Alien Gambit: The Hottest Trend in Chess (Updated 2025)
Roughly 100,000 games have been played using the Alien Gambit just in January 2024. Many Grandmasters are falling victim to it. Why has it become a hot trend in chess?
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Siberian Trap: Lose a Queen or be Checkmated
Have you heard of the Siberian Trap in chess? No, it's not a weapon used to hunt tigers. It's a tricky maneuver used to win a queen or deliver checkmate.
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10 Most Effective Traps in Englund Gambit
Learning these traps in the Englund Gambit, you will be able to win a bishop, a queen or even checkmate in less than 10 moves.
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Noah’s Ark Trap: Best way to win a piece
68% of the time, players unknowingly stepped into the Noah's Ark Trap when it was already in place. Read this article to avoid losing a game after just 8 moves.
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Elephant Trap: Art of Deception in Chess Openings
Mastering the Elephant Trap in chess can lead to winning a piece in just 8 moves. This trap is deceptive and has caused over 60,000 players to fall victim to its tactics.
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Legal Trap: How to checkmate in 8 moves
Do you know that chess grandmasters have always missed the legal trap when there's a chance? You could do it better than them with this article.
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Lasker Trap: How to win a chess game in 7 moves
Many, including advanced players and Masters, have fallen into the Lasker Trap. So, this article will guide you in both executing and defending against the trap effectively.