In article , Simon Fitzpatrick wrote:

What about the idea that I've seen suggested in places, that for
(relative) beginners, you should learn just a couple of lines, especially
lines that are easier to force? I.e. learn one defense each against
e4 and d4, and try to play a forcing line of d4 as white, etc. This of
course is at the sub-1600 or so level.


"Matthew" wrote in message
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I have seen advice around that beginners study the opening to much. So, I
have intentionally put more weight on studying tactics and the endgame.
My
rating has gone up to 1500, and I think I am loosing games because of not
knowing the opening.

A friend recommended Nunn's Chess Openings. I purchased it, but it seems
to
be a bit monotonous. I don't have any friends my level in chess nearby to
study with. Does anybody have any ideas how to make it more interesting?

Matthew

learning openings is not fun, but you have to do it.
1. choose the openings you like and make them your focus
2. try to understand the typical positions that arise from your chosen
openings
3. don't play into positions where you don't understand what is going on.

Simon




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