OPENINGS How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these openings tutorials to learn all about openings with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Use king pawn openings and general strategy in chess, Use castle openings on the chess-like game Shogi, and Play basic openings on the chess-like game Shogi.

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How to use king pawn openings and general strategy in chess

Use king pawn openings and general strategy in chess

This chess lesson will show you the king pawn openings, not to mention ...more

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How to use castle openings on the chess-like game Shogi

Use castle openings on the chess-like game Shogi

Do you like chess? How about Japanese chess? Aren't there different ...more

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How to play basic openings on the chess-like game Shogi

Play basic openings on the chess-like game Shogi

Do you like chess? How about Japanese chess? Aren't there different ...more

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How to play the French defense in chess openings

Play the French defense in chess openings

Learn the French defense and a few others here in this lesson on openings in chess. Sooner or later you'll get it right. It just takes ...more

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How to adapt to irregular openings in chess

Adapt to irregular openings in chess

This video will help you adjust to some irregular openings that could confuse and mystify you. Don't be puzzled with your chess game.

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How to use the Alekhine defense in chess openings

Use the Alekhine defense in chess openings

Here, we explore the Alekhine's Defense, played by Black in countering the king's pawn opening, one of the most common openings used by ...more

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How to use a trap in the Torre attack in chess openings

Use a trap in the Torre attack in chess openings

This is a trap in the Torre Attack (1.d4 2.Nf3 3.Bg5). It's a ...more

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How to use the French defense in chess openings

Use the French defense in chess openings

See how to operate the French defense and Caro-Kahn defense in your opening chess game.

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How to use the Giuoco piano in your chess openings

Use the Giuoco piano in your chess openings

After using the kings-knight opening, you can learn the Giuoco Piano, so you're not the weakling your opponent always thinks you are.

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How to use the Scandinavian defense in chess openings

Use the Scandinavian defense in chess openings

This is a look at the book lines for the Scandinavian Defense played ...more

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How to use the Veresov attack in chess openings

Use the Veresov attack in chess openings

This is an introduction to the Veresov Attack 1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3. It features a game in which Matt crushes a reasonably strong guest who only ...more

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How to use the king's gambit accepted line in chess openings

Use the king's gambit accepted line in chess openings

This explores Bobby Fischer's strategies in, and versus, various ...more

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How to use Lasker's trap in chess openings

Use Lasker's trap in chess openings

This is a discussion of Lasker's Trap, which shows up in the Albin counter-gambit to the Queen's gambit.

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How to use the Dutch defense in chess openings

Use the Dutch defense in chess openings

Here, this guy discusses all you need to know about the Dutch defense, even though he doesn't sound Dutch to me, but that doesn't mean he ...more

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How To Make a Laptop Bag from Cardboard

Make a Laptop Bag from Cardboard

So you've just received a nice laptop, but you can't afford 40 bucks for a carry case? Or your current laptop bag has shredded, gotten ...more

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How To Install Closet Organizers

Install Closet Organizers

Did you ever see one of those ads with immaculate closets and wish yours could be a bit tidier? You may never need to store exactly five ...more

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How To Use a Tampon

Use a Tampon

Not all girls have someone to talk to when they first get their period. Some parents find it difficult to discuss this subject and so girls ...more

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How to use SketchUp with CAD files to create structures

Use SketchUp with CAD files to create structures

There are varied approaches to using SketchUp with CAD files. This ...more

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How to create a circular pattern with 3ds Max wire parameters

Create a circular pattern with 3ds Max wire parameters

In this 3D software tutorial you will learn how to use wire parameters ...more

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How to quilt boutis provençal

Quilt boutis provençal

For boutis, stuffing is inserted between stitched layers through small openings made by separating the threads of the backing fabric. Once ...more

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How to knit a stocking

Knit a stocking

Learn how to stitch a stocking. The stocking is shaped with pouches that stair-step down the front of the foot (and hold treats for santa ...more

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How to perform a horizontal opening with a balisong knife

Perform a horizontal opening with a balisong knife

Okay, your new to balisong knives. No problem. This video tutorial ...more

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How to wallpaper corners and obstacles

Wallpaper corners and obstacles

Hopefully, you have learned from our tutorials "Wallpaper Preparation" and "Wallpaper Basics" that wallpapering is, although a ...more

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How to build a radiator cover with This Old House

Build a radiator cover with This Old House

Watch this video from This Old House to learn how build a radiator cover. Steps: 1. Measure depth of radiator, then add 2 1/2 inches to ...more

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How to do the king's Indian defense vs. queen's pawn in chess

Do the king's Indian defense vs. queen's pawn in chess

This explores Bobby Fischer's opening strategies versus various ...more

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How to build a building in Google SketchUp

Build a building in Google SketchUp

This video series takes you through every step of building a building in SketchUp and is taken from chapter 4 of "Google SketchUp for ...more

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How to use the Sicilian defense in chess

Use the Sicilian defense in chess

A great defense against the popular semi-open openings, learn how to use the Sicilian defense in chess.

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How to install an XBox 360

Install an XBox 360

Congratulations! You're the proud new owner of an Xbox 360. But before you can play, you need to hook it up. You Will Need * An Xbox 360 ...more

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How to polish Ford Ranger alloy rims using Autosol Polish

Polish Ford Ranger alloy rims using Autosol Polish

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to clean and ...more

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How to polish a chrome car rim using Flitz Polish

Polish a chrome car rim using Flitz Polish

Watch this video tutorial from the Polish Guy to see how to polish a chrome car rim using Flitz Polish and a buff ball. In this polishing ...more

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How To Begin Mastering Chess

Begin Mastering Chess

Chess Learn the rules - This might seem obvious but many people will start playing the game before they fully understand all the rules. Be ...more

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How To Get Rid of Bats

Get Rid of Bats

Bats are actually great to have around, as they eat thousands of nasty bugs such as mosquitoes . However, if the bats are nesting some place ...more

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How To Make an Eskimo Snow House

Make an Eskimo Snow House

Throwing snowballs and making snow forts fills many people's memories. But you can raise your snow-time recreation to a fine art by building ...more

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How To Get Rid of Roaches by Caulking

Get Rid of Roaches by Caulking

Let cockroaches have their space, but keep them out of yours! Exterminators alone will not help, and their products are not good for you ...more

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How To Make an iPod Carrying Case From Fabric

Make an iPod Carrying Case From Fabric

Here's yet another method of sewing your own iPod carrying case... It requires less sewing and is a bit easier to make than the " original " ...more

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How To Take Care of a Wii

Take Care of a Wii

So, you've spent a lot of money, and have had to wait in line for hours. But now that you've gotten the Wii, how do you take care of it ...more

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How To Create a Chinese Finger Trap

Create a Chinese Finger Trap

The Chinese finger trap is a novelty toy which traps the index fingers of an unsuspecting victim inside a small cylinder. The harder the ...more

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How To Install Vinyl Replacement Windows

Install Vinyl Replacement Windows

Here is a quick and easy guide for installing vinyl replacement windows. Remove Old Window Carefully remove inside trim, moldings, and/or ...more

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How to use the delete mesh modifier in 3ds Max

Use the delete mesh modifier in 3ds Max

This 3D software tutorial shows you how to use the delete mesh modifier when modeling in 3ds Max. Delete Mesh provides parametric deletion ...more

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How to trim a hedge with This Old House

Trim a hedge with This Old House

In this video from This Old House, Roger explains why pruning with electric shears can inhibit interior hedge growth, and how to repair the ...more

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How to network

Network

Whether you're seeking a job or looking to change careers, you should understand the importance of job networking. Watching this video will ...more

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How to perform the Benoni defense in a chess opening

Perform the Benoni defense in a chess opening

An opening strategy used by Black to have a strong attack against ...more

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How to perform the Reti chess opening

Perform the Reti chess opening

Here, we explore the book lines and possible variations of the Reti Opening, one of the top three openings used by White. You want to learn ...more

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How to make a connection while networking

Make a connection while networking

Making a job networking connection is essential to career success. Watching the video will establish how to make a job networking connection ...more

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How to master the four knights game in chess

Master the four knights game in chess

This explores Fischer's opening strategies versus various openings. This video looks at his tactical play in a four knights game. The ...more

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How to play the king's pawn vs. the French defense in chess

Play the king's pawn vs. the French defense in chess

Here, we explore Fischer's opening strategies versus various other ...more

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How to play the Sicilian vs. the king's pawn in opening chess

Play the Sicilian vs. the king's pawn in opening chess

This explores Fischer's opening strategies versus various openings ...more

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How to use the king's pawn vs. Alekhine's defense in chess

Use the king's pawn vs. Alekhine's defense in chess

This explores Bobby Fischer's opening strategies versus various ...more

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How to install radiant heat floors

Install radiant heat floors

John Martin from WarmZone is on hand to show Bob how the medium density fiberboard (MDF) faced with reflective aluminum shielding and precut ...more

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How to handle a crush on your best friend

Handle a crush on your best friend

The trick to revealing your crush is to do it in a way that doesn't jeopardize the friendship. This game plan will help. Step 1: Look for ...more

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Smoke Bombs Make Beautiful Art

What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

Stomach Churning Taxidermy Fashion

Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

Eat Your Way Through the Periodic Table (Yum! Cupcakes)

Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

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