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Chess Opening Trainer
Practice a small set of familiar opening lines by making the moves yourself. Choose a line and a side; the other side follows the example automatically.
Chess board
This is a short sample repertoire, not complete opening theory, engine analysis or coaching. Chess rules are checked locally in your browser.
Rules
Choose an opening and a side. Click or focus one of your pieces, then choose a destination square. Use the arrow keys to move around the board. Correct moves continue the selected line; a legal move outside it is undone and the expected move is shown. Hint highlights the next move.
How do you practice a chess opening here?
Choose an opening and play as White or Black. Select one of your pieces, then its destination square. Correct moves continue the line; an off-line move is undone and the expected move is shown. Use Hint to highlight the next move or New line to restart.
Frequently asked questions
How do you practice a chess opening here?
Choose an opening and play as White or Black. Select one of your pieces, then its destination square. Correct moves continue the line; an off-line move is undone and the expected move is shown. Use Hint to highlight the next move or New line to restart.
Are my chess moves uploaded or saved?
No. The board and move checks run in this browser. Moves are not uploaded or saved to a profile.
Can I practice as Black?
Yes. Choose Black in the side menu. The White moves in the example are played automatically, then you practice Black’s replies.
Does this trainer include every chess opening?
No. It has ten short sample lines for practice. It is not a complete opening database or a chess engine.
Does the chess opening trainer save my progress?
No. Moves stay in the current browser page and are not uploaded or saved to an account.