THE PLAYBOOK · 09JB
The essentials of playing Chess Opening Trainer
Chess Opening Trainer gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Complete the selected opening sequence. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Look at what changes after your first action.
Learn twelve short opening lines. Play the White moves while the game supplies the set Black replies, and read the notes alongside each move.
Practice with a purpose
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Make the next step deliberately.
The purpose of your moves
Complete the selected opening sequence. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Keep the controls in easy reach.
The playing sequence
- Choose a line.
- Play the expected White move.
- Black replies automatically.
- Finish the short sequence, then change opening.
Controls
Click or tap the piece and destination; choose the opening in its selector. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
An example to follow
The Italian line develops the bishop to c4 after the initial pawn and knight moves. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Notice the change in the playing area.
Watch out for this
Another sound move may still be outside the selected training line. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
More answers before you play
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Chess Opening Trainer?
For clarity: Complete the selected opening sequence.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Chess Opening Trainer?
The key detail is this: Click or tap the piece and destination; choose the opening in its selector.
While learning, what example helps explain Chess Opening Trainer?
Here is the relevant explanation: The Italian line develops the bishop to c4 after the initial pawn and knight moves.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Chess Opening Trainer?
Keep this in mind: Another sound move may still be outside the selected training line.
When I return, what format does Chess Opening Trainer offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Learn twelve short opening lines. Play the White moves while the game supplies the set Black replies, and read the notes alongside each move.
For this browser game, which play mode does Chess Opening Trainer use?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo training. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.