10 Jan '06 17:38>
Hi, I took up chess reasonably recently, having learned the rules as a child. I haven't really had time to study yet, and have just been playing games instead. I had a brief look at the Sicilian opening, as it was (sort of) one of the ways I was playing when I was black anyway, but this was a 30 minute skim rather than a proper study. The points I would like advice on are:
1. How useful is it to learn openings at this stage?
2. In how much detail should each opening be learned at this stage?
3. Are there any particular openings I should consider/avoid?
Thanks in advance for any advice you might be able to give.
1. How useful is it to learn openings at this stage?
2. In how much detail should each opening be learned at this stage?
3. Are there any particular openings I should consider/avoid?
Thanks in advance for any advice you might be able to give.