1. Rapidly develop all pieces
The main goal at opening is to develop pieces and
reach casting a5 quick as possible.
‘Opening is complete when one or both players have
ther Rooks connactac.
‘The player, who finishes the development Fist,
gains the initiative.2. Develop Knights before Bishops
While Bishops can control several squares from
thair orginal position, if there are no pawns
obstructing their way, Knights dominate only thelr
neighbour squares and take longer to reach the
‘opponent's field, because they are less mobile
pieces.3. Don't move the same piece twice dul
opening
“Try to place your pieces at the best possible
position at the first move.
It is a waste of time to move the same piece mora
than once during opening and it may cost you the
initiative in the game.