rnbqkbnr/pppppppp/8/8/8/8/PPPPPPPP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq - id testje; This is the start position, general rules: 1.. Control the center (d4/e4,d5,e5) with your pawns. 2.. Develop your pieces (knights and bishops). 3.. Castle. 4.. Don't play a piece twice unless forced. 5.. Avoid Queen moves. [end] rnbqkbnr/pp2pppp/8/2pp4/4PP2/8/PPPP2PP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq d6 id another testje; This is the position after 1.e4 c5 2.f4 d5. Your pawn on e4 is hanging. Good moves are here 3.exd5 or 3.Nc3 [end] rnbqkbnr/pppp1ppp/8/4p3/4P3/5N2/PPPP1PPP/RNBQKB1R b KQkq - id Master X - Novice Player,1-0,2004,Opening Traps Collection move 2; Don't play 1..f6 here, white will play the surprising 2.Nxe5! because after 2..fxe5 3.Qh5+ Ke7 5.Qxe5+ Kf7 6.Bc4+ your position is already lost. Master X - Novice Player,1-0,2004,Opening Traps Collection [end]
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