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Chess Opening Trainer

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How to play Chess Opening Trainer

Start Chess Opening Trainer in your browser at SLTPPF. Complete the selected opening sequence. The page pairs the game with read the feedback, an example and answers about this edition.

Learn twelve short opening lines. Play the White moves while the game supplies the set Black replies, and read the notes alongside each move.

Read the feedback

Status messages explain the current state and rejected actions. Check them when an action does not behave as you expected.

Your goal

Complete the selected opening sequence.

Step by step

  1. Choose a line.
  2. Play the expected White move.
  3. Black replies automatically.
  4. Finish the short sequence, then change opening.

Controls

Click or tap the piece and destination; choose the opening in its selector.

A useful example

The Italian line develops the bishop to c4 after the initial pawn and knight moves.

Watch out for this

Another sound move may still be outside the selected training line.

Common questions

What completes a round?

Complete the selected opening sequence.

Which controls should I use?

Click or tap the piece and destination; choose the opening in its selector.

What can I play here?

Learn twelve short opening lines. Play the White moves while the game supplies the set Black replies, and read the notes alongside each move.

Does play involve an account or cash?

No. Play is free, without registration, deposits, bets or cash prizes.

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