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CHESS OPENING PRINCIPLES

1. Control the centre and fight for centre


2. Develop the minor pieces first
3. Develop the knights before Bishops
4. Develop the knights towards centre
5. King safety first Castling early , Try to stop opponents king castling
6. Don’t move a piece twice in the opening
7. Don’t move unnecessary pawn moves
8. Don’t bring your queen into the game early
9. Avoid exchange a develop piece to opponents undeveloped piece
10. Connecting Rooks in the back rank more powerful
11. Develop plans not just pieces
12. Study the different types of openings and defences
13. Study opening traps

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