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About Len Molden
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Questions about specific chess openings and advice about which opening repertoire is suited to a particular style. For example, the Sicilian Defense is suited to aggressive players, while the Caro Kann Defense appeals to defensive players.

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I've been playing in chess tournaments in the United States and Canada since 1972. I've won many tournaments in both countries and I'm ranked as a Canadian Expert. I've also written articles for chess magazines and one of my best victories ever is featured here:

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My chessmastery.com site helps chess players from around the world with free advice.

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Chess - Openings

Expert: Len Molden - 3/31/2009

Question
How many possible moves can you make at the beginning of the game?

Answer
Hi Michael,

There are 20 different moves for each side at the beginning of a chess game:

- each pawn can move two squares forward = 8
- each pawn can move one square forward = 8
- each Knight can move to two different squares = 4

Regards,

Len

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