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Chess opening explorer

Explore chess openings and variations from any position. Find named openings, transpositions, and win statistics for every variation, powered by the Lichess opening database.

Follow the moves from the starting position to explore opening theory. Find named openings like the Sicilian Defense, King's Indian, or Ruy López.

Our opening explorer shows win/draw/loss statistics from millions of Lichess games, helping you choose the best openings for your style.

Create opening repertoire videos to study and share key lines in your favorite openings.

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