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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SECRET TRICKS in the Ponziani, Stafford Gambit, & Ruy Lopez | Analysis with IM Sagar ShahSECRET TRICKS in the Ponziani, Stafford Gambit, & Ruy Lopez | Analysis with IM Sagar ShahIM Eric Rosen

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Gunderam Defence : Novel Opening system Part II - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Qe7Gunderam Defence : Novel Opening system Part II - 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Qe7kingscrusher

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3 Secret Rare Lines to Beat the London System3 Secret Rare Lines to Beat the London SystemJonathan Schrantz

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Maul 'em with the Marshall Attack | Chess Openings ExplainedMaul 'em with the Marshall Attack | Chess Openings ExplainedJonathan Schrantz

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London System against the Queen’s Indian setupLondon System against the Queen’s Indian setupStjepan Tomic (Hanging Pawns)

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Chess Openings: Fried Liver AttackChess Openings: Fried Liver Attackthechesswebsite

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