Concept

Opening principles

You might say: opening checklist, principles of development

A practical opening checklist is to contest the central squares, develop knights and bishops toward active squares, castle, and keep watching the opponent's checks, captures and threats.

What it does
Gives a player a useful baseline before concrete opening analysis or a prepared line.
Ask
Can I improve development, central control or king safety without ignoring a threat?

What to look for

  1. Central squares contested
  2. Knights and bishops on active squares
  3. Castled king

Sources

  1. Chess.com Team, Learn Chess Opening Principles, Control The CenterTry to attack those squares, e4, d4, e5 and d5 early in the game.
  2. Chess.com Team, Learn Chess Opening Principles, Develop Your PiecesYou want to develop your knights and bishops and castle quickly.
  3. Chess.com Team, Learn Chess Opening Principles, Your Opponent's MoveYou want to watch out for any checks, captures, or threats that the opponent might make.

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