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Openings

A guide to the opening stage of chess. Learn about the different attacks, defenses and gambits that have been developed throughout chess history.
The Most Common Openings in Chess
Learn the basics of some of the most popular opening choices in chess.
Common Lines in the Ruy Lopez
Some of the most common variations in the Ruy Lopez opening.
Common Lines in the Sicilian Defense
A guide to the most common lines seen in the Sicilian Defense.
ChessOps
A basic guide to chess openings.

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