A type of position that is characterized by many open liens and few center pawns. A lead in development becomes very important in positions of this type.
A game for which no one has posted a solution. You can become the holder of an open game by posting any solution, even one using 8 free cells.
A position characterized by many open ranks, files, or diagonals, and few center Pawns.
A position which in which pieces can move freely (ususally because some pawns have been exchanged), with the possibility of sudden attacks or combinations.
a position where the lines are largely clear of obstructing Pawns
A term that denotes games which are characterized by piece mobility. (See also closed game.)
A position where there are few centre pawns, and many open attacking lines. A lead in development is crucial to exploiting an open position.
A form of the game in which both players attempt to achieve high scores rather than win the game. Popular in the U.K. in the 1980's but has now been almost completely replaced by MATCHPLAY
A game where anyone can play.
Any chess opening that leads to positions with a number of open lines. They often begin with the moves 1.e4 e5 (which is also called a ''Double King Pawn opening''). See also closed game and semi-open game.
A game in which anyone can play.
a position without locked pawn chains in the centre, often arising from 1. e4 e5; see the Pawn formations handout, and material on example openings.
