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The Openings


The opening is the stage of the game in which players develop their pieces, get there king to safety, and attempt to control the center.

The Open Game 1.e2-e4 e7-e5
The Centre Game
The King's Gambit
The Bishop's Opening
The Vienna Game
The King's Knight Opening
The Spanish Game (Ruy Lopez)
The Italian Game
The Scotch Game
Philidor Defense

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