Chess Openings - initial position

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Chess Openings - Initial Position

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The Initial Position

The most difficult position of them all. Both players have 20 possible moves. Moves which pay attention to the center are the strongest. The squares f2 and f7, protected only by the Kings, are the weakest points on the board.
See also Unusual First Moves.
Next move?

1.e4
1.d4
1.c4
1.Nf3
1.f4
1.b3

Chess Openings - Initial Position
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The Initial Position The most difficult position of them all. Both players have 20 possible moves. Moves which pay attention to the center are the strongest. The squares f2 and f7, protected only by the Kings, are the weakest points on the board. See also Unusual First Moves. Next move? 1.e4 1.d4 1.c4 1.Nf3 1.f4 1.b3