Expert: Wuyanbu Zutali - 6/17/2007

Question
I am a very good chess prodigy but I need help with Opening Moves. i usually move only the pawns by my bishops so they have room but people i play start to get past that can you help me with some new opening moves Please?

Answer
Hello Icestar174,

You have to look at chess not just from the openings, but the entire flow of the game. The openings serve to get your best pieces out and prepare the attack. For now, I suggest you work on controlling the center by moving either the King pawn out to E-4 or push D4. E4 is the best for a young player.
Once you have control of the center, get your knights out first rather than bishops. I always tell my students to get the Kingside pieces out and then castle in under 10 moves. The most important thing to do in the opening is to get your pieces out and protect your King. Also, many beginners forget that by castling you also get your rook into the game.
Read easy to understand books on the openings. Look up openings such as the Ruy Lopez, Queen's gambit and on the black side the Pirc, Sicilian, Petroff, etc. Find one or two  that fits you best.  If you are aggressive, chose an opening that has aggressive tendencies. If your a re not a high risk taker, then choose openings like the Queen's Gambit or the Petroff. Reading chess magazines will also help you get a better feel for openings.

I hope this helps.