BEST Chess Openings by Elo

Summary by Krater

A chess coach shares recommended chess openings by rating level for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players, covering systems like the London System, Stonewall, King's Indian, and Queen's Gambit.

From the video

Answers: What are the best chess openings by rating level?

• Chess openings for beginners
• Chess openings for intermediate players
• Advanced chess openings
• London System
• Stonewall opening
• King's Indian Defense
• Queen's Gambit
• Scandinavian Defense
• Sicilian Defense
• Caro-Kann Defense

What it concludes

• The London System is the best opening for beginners because it follows basic principles without drawbacks and keeps the king safe.
• The Vienna Game is recommended for intermediate players playing e4 because it yields high win rates.
• At advanced levels, players must transition away from mainline theory into more confrontational systems like the Trompowsky or Catalan.