I think gambits are great for beginners because
1. You get exposed to a lot of tactics.
2. Being down 1-2 pawns is very unlikely to cause you to lose the game at this level.
What's the easiest e4 opening for begginers?
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Try some gambits, like the danish gambit (1. e4 e5 2. d4 ed 3. c3) or the Scotch gambit.
I think gambits are great for beginners because
1. You get exposed to a lot of tactics.
2. Being down 1-2 pawns is very unlikely to cause you to lose the game at this level.
I think gambits are great for beginners because
1. You get exposed to a lot of tactics.
2. Being down 1-2 pawns is very unlikely to cause you to lose the game at this level.
Italian is a great opening for any level. From beginner to GM. Same goes for Ruy Lopez (Spanish opening). If you like it keep on playing =]
I also kind of agree with ubik42. Not sure if it is the soundest advice but gambits are indeed fun to play
I think the Italian opening is very good for beginners. Also, I like how I can always get a more exciting game by playing the Knight Attack or Evans Gambit.
Sep 21, 2021
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#5
Italian is great for people like u.
I also mix in the occasional Ruy Lopez because Y not
just make sure to play 1. e4 2. Nf3 
try aman hambleton’s “building habits” series on chessbrah extra youtube channel
he plays a 1.e4 2.Nf3, Bc4,Nc3 setup and the beauty is how he deals with the different black responses
his recommended moves follow what many around here call “opening principles” which is quick development of minor pieces, castling, rooks to middle, and creating a luft square
and he plods from 400 up to 1500+ applying the “habits rules” and analyzing games he loses
i dont even play 1. e4 but it is very helpful
he plays a 1.e4 2.Nf3, Bc4,Nc3 setup and the beauty is how he deals with the different black responses
his recommended moves follow what many around here call “opening principles” which is quick development of minor pieces, castling, rooks to middle, and creating a luft square
and he plods from 400 up to 1500+ applying the “habits rules” and analyzing games he loses
i dont even play 1. e4 but it is very helpful
Italian, Ruy Lopez, Scotch, Four Knights... pick one.
Sep 22, 2021
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#8
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I liked tygxc's response:
Italian, Ruy Lopez, Soctch, Four Knights.
If you are feeling more ambitious, then I would suggest trying out the Ponziani.
Ruy Lopez is really nice to explore if you know the italian already, i believe it can show the more slower phase of game also (or fast if you choose to) and probably the queens gambit may be interesting and not too complex
I like the Scotch Four Knights. Clear postional ideas and an open game with plenty of possibilities for both sides.
Probably the Blackmar Diemer transition into the Ryder...(e4, d5, d4)
I'm a huge fan of the italian opening, but I know there are better openings for begginers like me