Fundamentals of Chess Openings
Starting out in chess is difficult, and this DVD aims to reduce that stress. Designed for beginner levels in openings, a brief introduction to the reasons we play some of the most common moves in popular openings like the Spanish and Sicilian is given.
This is a visual personality test, defining which kind of openings you prefer to play. Kindly note that it is a fun test, but perhaps some glimpses of truth may shine through. I played this test with some colleagues and it was surprisingly accurate.
All you need to do is answer the six questions coming up and write down the chosen answer. You can also take a look at what all the other participants have chosen.
Which of the shown cars would you identify with the most? Which car represents your character the best?
4X4
Mini
Classic
Sport
Car
Which of the shown animals would you identify with the most? Which animal represents your character the best?
Cat
Dog
Horse
Dolphin
Animal
Which of the following elements do you prefer the most? Which element has a special connection to you?
Earth
Fire
Water
Air
Element
Which of the following shapes do you prefer the most? Which shape has a special connection to you?
Circle
Triangle
Square
Hexagon
Shape
Which of the four positions would you prefer to have the most as a White player. Which of the opening structures do you choose to have in a chess game?
White
Which of the four positions would you prefer to have the most as a Black player. Which of the opening structures do you choose to have in a chess game?
Black
That was it. You wrote down a car, an animal, an element, a shape and your preferred opening positions as White and Black.
In the table below, you can calculate your own personality. Just tally how many times you chose each letter and the one with the highest score will be the winner. Then check the openings we suggest you to look into or try out for the first time!
Car |
Animal |
Element |
Shape |
White |
Black |
| 4X4 = B | Cat = C | Earth = B | Circle = D | 1 = A | 1 = D |
| Mini = D | Dog = B | Fire = C | Triangle = C | 2 = B | 2 = C |
| Classic = A | Horse = D | Water = D | Square = B | 3 = D | 3 = B |
| Sport = C | Dolphin = A | Air = A | Hexagon = A | 4 = C | 4 = A |
If you have chosen more than one letter equally, take a look at both (or even all three) options. You will simply have a wider repertoire!
(Adventurous, Freedom, Creative, Chaotic, Complicated, Experimental, Curious, Unusual)
Our suggestions:
(Disciplined, Dependable, Tactical, Strategical, Team Player, Dutiful, Theoretic, Solid)
Our suggestions:
(Energetic, Talkative, Thoughtful, Sportive, Extrovert, Reliable, Powerful, Talented)
Our suggestions:
(Introvert, Emotional, Trustful, Safe, Joyful, Harmonic, Natural, Protective)
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