HOW TO PLAY THE OPENING IN CHESS

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Nc3 Bc5 5.0–0 0–0 6.d3 d6 7.Bg5 Be6 8.Qd2 Qe7 9.Rad1 Rad8....

In just 9 moves we have a typical position just after the opening. Note how both sides develop their pieces and is ready to attack.

1. Play a centre pawn first. 1.e4




2. Develop your knights second 2. Nf3




3. Develop your bishops third 3.Bc4




4. Castle 4. 0-0.




5. Develop your other minor pieces.




6. Develop your Queen to link your rooks.




7. Centralise your rooks.




8. Attack.




9. Don't play the same piece twice in the opening.