Overview of Chess Openings

A classical opening where White sacrifices a pawn for central control.

White gambits the f-pawn to gain rapid development.

A counter-attacking opening for Black starting with 1... c5.

Black responds with e6, aiming for solid structure.

A solid defense for Black focusing on c6 and d5.

A classical opening focusing on central control.

A position to be avoided at all costs, the fool's mate is the most famous move 2 mate.

Similar to the fool's mate, the scholar's mate is another famous early game win, but this time in white's favor. In this version you' open with a standard e4, but quickly shift to your Bishop and Queen for a decisive attack on your opponent's king.