Guide to the Chess Openings 

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{A}The General Principles of Opening Play 

 

{B} Openings starting 1.e4 e5 

 

{C} Defences to 1.e4 other than 1... e5 

 

{D} Openings starting 1.d4 d5 

 

{E} The Indian Defences to the Queen's Gambit 

 

{F} Other Defences to the Queen's Gambit {i.e  NOT 1...d5,and NOT Indian defences} 

 

{G} Flank Openings 

 

{H} Gambit Chess Openings. 

 

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