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Write it down , and then  print it out . Begin by recording what you know already, and build on that. Don’t be afraid that some parts of it are incomplete - realize that building an opening repertoire is a  long term goal As  Mark Dvoretsky  explained in Opening Preparation – openings you play should: Fit your  style  (open vs. closed positions) Fit your  memory’s abilities . Relatively speaking, some openings require understanding of plans (e.g. Closed Sicilian), while others, such as King’s Indian defence require remembering a lot of theory as well Don’t easily give up  on lines that did not work out in a game, instead try to understand what particular mistake caused a defeat. That being said, if you keep having bad results in an opening – it’s worth reviewing whether it matches your style (see above). It’s may sound obvious, but  review it  against books like  MCO  or  NCO , computer databases, etc. Pay attention to  move orders  and understand their implications.

The opening defines the course of the game. There are lots of opening lines, so the first problem each player faces is “which ones should I choose”? Opening choice 1. Let’s consider two options: a) for beginners b) for more advanced players For those who are new to chess: you will need an opening book or, more modern and convenient, a chess database. I am using both Chess Assistant and ChessBase (they are the best ones available). Chess.com also has its own online database which could prove to be quite helpful. You had better start with one of the main moves, either 1.e4 or 1.d4. Check out the opening tree, review some top players’ games and see what type of positions you like. If you are a complete newcomer, it could prove to be tricky since you won’t be able to tell the difference between them. In this case you might have to resort to your friends’ or coach’s help. For stronger players: some people are quite proficient in chess, but somehow they never paid attention to their opening