Why Most Beginner Openings Are Wrong

This video explores what makes a chess opening suitable for beginner chess players. We start by defining what a beginner actually understands about chess, laying the groundwork with essential chess concepts. This helps evaluate which chess openings and chess principles make the most sense for new players to learn and use, ensuring a solid foundation for improvement. By understanding these chess guidelines, beginners can choose openings that align with their current skill level.

In this video you'll learn:
Why many popular openings (Sicilian, King’s Indian, Benko, London, Catalan, Réti, and others) are often learned too early;
What makes an opening healthy for beginners — beyond memorization or quick results;
Why principle-based responses like 1.e4 e5 and 1.d4 d5 make more sense at the start;
How understanding chess concepts naturally unlocks more openings over time.

This is not a list of “best openings.” It’s a framework for choosing openings that match your current level, so you actually understand why your moves make sense.

If you’re a beginner (or a coach teaching beginners), this video will help you avoid building habits that slow down long-term improvement.


Chapters
0:00 What do we mean by "chess beginner"?
1:05 Things chess beginners understand
3:03 Beginner's chess toolbox (the list)
3:30 Openings analyzed from Black's perspective
8:30 Openings analyzed from White's perspective
11:54 Conclusion & the best openings for beginners


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