Top 10 Chess Openings

intermediate

The most common question I get is:
"What are the best chess openings to learn?"

So here’s a list of my top 10 recommendations — based on strength, popularity, and how well they teach opening principles.
10. Slav Defense
9. London System
8. Caro-Kann Defense
7. Fried Liver Attack
6. French Defense
5. Ruy Lopez
4. Nimzo-Indian Defense
3. King's Gambit
2. Sicilian Defense
1. Queen's Gambit
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intermediate

intermediate

Winawer Variation of the French Defense (C15-C19) ⎸Chess OpeningsWinawer Variation of the French Defense (C15-C19) ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

intermediate

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intermediate

Kramnik Variation of the Sicilian Defense ⎸Chess OpeningsKramnik Variation of the Sicilian Defense ⎸Chess OpeningsStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

intermediate

Sicilian Dragon (part 2), Levenfish, Fianchetto, Classical | Sicilian Defense TheorySicilian Dragon (part 2), Levenfish, Fianchetto, Classical | Sicilian Defense TheoryStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

intermediate

Scandinavian Defense With 3...Qd8Scandinavian Defense With 3...Qd8Stjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

advanced

The Queen's Gambit: practical guide for beginnersThe Queen's Gambit: practical guide for beginnersAlex Banzea

beginner