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		nsxwolf on Nov 25, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How to Get Good at Chess, Fast I started looking at openings, thinking that if I just started out with a well tested, accepted pre-canned opening, I'd be in a better position to start seeing some strategy. It looked promising at first, but I still get creamed. At least it looks like I might know what I'm doing for the first few moves.

LanceH on Nov 25, 2013 [–]

Except for a few traps, the opening is largely irrelevant to beginners.

Study endgames first, you learn how the pieces move.

Then study middlegame tactics to see how they work together.

Lastly you study openings to get to your preferred middlegame.

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