Most liked chess opennings

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Some says that the most liked chess opening is Queen's Gambit. It is a chess opening that starts with the moves:

  1. d4 d5
  2. c4

It is one of the oldest known chess openings and is still commonly played today. It is named after the chess player who popularized it, the 19th-century English master Howard Staunton. The Queen's Gambit is one of the most popular openings in chess and has been played by many of the greatest chess players in history, including Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and Magnus Carlsen.

Stats

According to stats, Queen's Gambit is the most popular. Here is the list of the most liked chess openings:

Most liked chess openings
Opening Popularity
Sicilian Defense 85%
French Defense 75%
Ruy Lopez 80%
Queen's Gambit 90%
King's Indian Defense 70%

Interesting facts

Did you know what Magnus Carsen said?

During interview with Joe Rogan, grandmaster said that:

  1. sometimes he picks openings randomly, as it makes him more unpredictable,
  2. he can't defeat chess engine at the highest level.
Did you know what Bobby Fischer said?

During interview with Joe Rogan, grandmaster said that:

  1. he was a big fan of Queen's Gambit,
  2. he was a big fan of Sicilian Defense.

Can you guess the name of the openings?

Try to guess the name of the openings by clicking on the image

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Written by: Marcin Szopa

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