ROYAL ROOKS of YORK, PA

What do you know about Chess Openings?

Developed by: Scholastic Chess Coach Michael Koplitz

Revision 1: 12/10/2014

OPENING PRINCIPLES
In the space below list the opening principles you know:

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What is a good move for white in this position? Explain your choice.

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Move: _____________
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Write the name of the opening below each diagram:

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1. What opening move do you make as white...1 e4, 1 d4, 1 c4, 1 Nf3, or something else and
why?

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2. Have you ever studied or were taught anything about your opening move?

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3. Have you ever thought about why the move is a good move and the moves that follow?

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4. When you have the Black pieces...How do you respond to 1 e4? 1 d4? 1 c4? 1 Nf3?

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5. Looking at the following moves: 1 e4 e5, 2 Nf3 Nc6, and 3 Bc4 Nf6. As White, can you
explain the purpose of white's 1st 3 moves?

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OPENING LAB
Write the next move under each diagram (side to move look in bottom right corner):

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