Chess Patterns ❯ Control of Center ❯ Open Center
Open Center
Open Center
Pattern Card
Created with Love in Italy
Created with Love in Italy
These cards are our tiny indie studio's tribute to chess lovers around the world.
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
Part of the 'Chess With Cards' Game
This card and all other Pattern Cards are included in our upcoming Chess With Cards game.
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Ship it from the U.S. or Print it Yourself
Choose delivery from our print-on-demand U.S. provider, The Game Crafter, or download and print at home.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
Final Revisions Underway. Help Welcome.
We're chess nuts, but let's face it - we're not GMs (yet). And English isn't our first language either. That's why we're double-checking all the card content before the launch. We might've blundered somewhere, so if you spot any issues, give us a shout. We're aiming to create the best game out there, and we need everyone's eagle eyes to make it happen.
Master the Open Center
While creating Chess With Cards, we watched many videos and read a lot of books. Here's our curated selection of the best resources we encountered on positions where the Center is Open. We also included some smaller creators who are growing fast and we believe deserve your attention. Check out these resources if you want to master this type of center.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
How to play chess in open center positions?
This lesson by Jozarov’s chess channel is a complete introduction for beginners and intermediates on how to deal with Open Center positions.
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WATCH ON YOUTUBE
Open Center Positions | Chess Middlegames
In the context of several lessons about pawn structures, Hanging Pawns created this excellent video about the Open Center. Don’t miss it.
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WATCH ON CHESS.COM
Open, Closed, Semi-open Games*
The major differences between Open and Closed centers are examined in this instructive lesson. Don’t forget to try the chess.com challenges connected to the video.
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GET IT ON AMAZON
Complete Book of Chess Strategy*
Another excellent chess book from a truly passionate master. Jeremy Silman breaks down complex concepts with incredible clarity, including the open center. Whether you're a novice or an intermediate, this book is a must-have.
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The Silicon Road to Chess Improvement*
This fascinating new book by Matthew Sadler offers a unique approach to training and improvement using chess engines. Ideal for intermediate and advanced players.
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