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Opening Principles, Development, and Trap Awareness

Build a reliable opening process with center control, fast development, king safety, and practical trap prevention.

Practice puzzles

Lesson 2 — Opening Principles, Development, and Trap Awareness

This week is all about building a reliable opening process instead of memorizing random moves.

By the end of class, you should be able to:

  • Control the center with purpose
  • Develop pieces quickly and safely
  • Castle on time
  • Avoid common beginner traps
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