Top 50 Best Openings in Chess: The Only Ranking You Need to Increase Your Winning Chances from the Opening

I am teaching chess to my kid and I was looking for a quick guide to show him the different openings that exist. This book came handy. Antoine Vu's guide is a gem for chess enthusiasts at any level. It ranks the 50 main chess openings based on data from over 5 billion games on Lichess, offering a unique, data-driven perspective. The book breaks down win rates across skill levels and time controls, providing clear explanations of each opening's style, variations, and strengths. Its comprehensive yet accessible approach makes it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to understand and master chess openings.

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I am a big fan of the game of chess and always find myself looking online for chess advice/opening moves to get the edge on others. However, I wanted a paper version to have it all in one place. This book was my answer and has all the openings you could ever want with great written and visual instructions. Fantastic resource.