Opening principles
Control the center and develop your pieces.
Step 1 of 3
Chess begins here and White moves first. The four central squares (d4, e4, d5, e5) are the most valuable — controlling them gives your pieces more room and more targets.
Control the center and develop your pieces.
Chess begins here and White moves first. The four central squares (d4, e4, d5, e5) are the most valuable — controlling them gives your pieces more room and more targets.