chess opening
[tʃɛs ˈoʊpənɪŋ]
nounpl: chess openings
abertura de xadrez
1. The initial phase of a chess game, typically the first 10-15 moves, where players develop their pieces and control the center of the board
The Sicilian Defense is one of the most popular chess openings at the grandmaster level.
A Defesa Siciliana é uma das aberturas de xadrez mais populares no nível de grande mestre.
2. A systematic sequence of moves played at the beginning of a game according to established principles and theory
White chose the Ruy Lopez as their chess opening strategy.
As brancas escolheram a Abertura Ruy López como sua estratégia de abertura de xadrez.
3. The structured debut of a chess game with predetermined move sequences
Studying chess openings is essential for improving your game.
Estudar aberturas de xadrez é essencial para melhorar seu jogo.
Chess openings are highly studied in both Brazilian and American chess communities, with specific openings named after their countries or inventors (e.g., Ruy López, Sicilian Defense). In Brazil, chess has grown as a popular intellectual pursuit, and knowledge of classical openings is valued among players. The terminology is standardized internationally, making 'chess opening' and 'abertura de xadrez' universally recognized in both English and Portuguese-speaking chess circles.
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