Opening of the Day
Each day, this tool features a different chess opening from our library of 30+ openings. Step through the key moves on the interactive board, read about the main strategic ideas, and follow the link to the full guide if you want to go deeper. A simple way to broaden your opening knowledge one day at a time.
Professor Archer says: I believe in learning openings gradually, not all at once. Seeing one new opening each day - just spending two minutes stepping through the moves and understanding the basic idea - builds a broad foundation over time. After a month, you will have been introduced to 30 different openings. That breadth of exposure is more valuable than deep memorisation of one line.
Features
- A different opening featured every day
- Interactive board with move-by-move navigation
- Key strategic ideas for each opening
- Link to full opening guide for deeper study
- Deterministic selection - same opening all day
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the daily opening selected?
The opening is selected deterministically based on the current date. This means everyone sees the same opening on the same day, and it changes at midnight. The selection rotates through our full library of 30+ openings, so you will see a new one every day for over a month before any repeat.
Should I try to play the opening of the day in my games?
That is a great way to learn! Seeing the moves is one thing, but actually playing them in a game gives you real experience with the positions that arise. Even if you do not play it perfectly, you will start to understand the typical structures and plans associated with each opening.