Openings
Opening preparation is one of the most over-studied and under-understood areas of chess improvement. These guides take a practical approach — which openings to start with, how much theory is actually useful at your level, and how to build a repertoire that holds up in real games.
Keep this guide handy — bookmark it for quick reference on tournament day.
Practical opening recommendations for young chess players under 1200 USCF — which openings to start with, which to avoid, and why principles matter more than memorization.
Keep this guide handy — bookmark it for quick reference on tournament day.