1. Rapidly develop all pieces The main goal at opening is to develop pieces and reach casting a5 quick as possible. ‘Opening is complete when one or both players have ther Rooks connactac. ‘The player, who finishes the development Fist, gains the initiative.2. Develop Knights before Bishops While Bishops can control several squares from thair orginal position, if there are no pawns obstructing their way, Knights dominate only thelr neighbour squares and take longer to reach the ‘opponent's field, because they are less mobile pieces.3. Don't move the same piece twice dul opening “Try to place your pieces at the best possible position at the first move. It is a waste of time to move the same piece mora than once during opening and it may cost you the initiative in the game.