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A fundamental opening that develops the knight to its most natural square. The starting point for many popular variations.

A classical opening emphasizing rapid development and control of the center.

One of the most popular and analyzed openings in chess history.

A direct approach to opening the center and creating active piece play.

A romantic opening that sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances.

A flexible opening that can transpose into various positions while maintaining attacking chances.

A direct approach to controlling the center, leading to open positions and active piece play.

An aggressive gambit that sacrifices pawns for rapid development and attacking chances.

A sharp and aggressive countergambit that leads to complex tactical positions.

A solid defense that focuses on maintaining a strong pawn structure and flexible piece development.