Explore Openings for Thousands of Named Variations
Chess Maps are your Ultimate Visual Chess Opening Guide
Chess Openings at a Glance
The Key to Chess Mastery
Openings shape your game and set the stage for victory. Without them, your strategy feels scattered. A strong opening foundation gives you confidence and control.
So Many Variations!
The number of named chess openings went from 1,327 long ago to over 3,000 today! Books and videos will take you forever—our visual maps make learning fast, intuitive, and fun!
Master Openings Visually
Our chess tree posters simplify complex theory. See the big picture at a glance, zoom in on details, and absorb key moves effortlessly.
A Bird’s-Eye View of Chess Openings
From a distance, the chess variation tree reveals the overall structure of an opening system – its sub-systems, the depth of opening theory, and key variations labeled prominently.
Analyze, Explore, Expand
Step closer, and the chess tree diagrams let you:
- Explore detailed move sequences.
- Compare positions and evaluate potential strategies.
- Identify new named variations to expand your chess opening repertoire.
Branch Out with 3,000 Opening Variations
We’ve managed to map more than 3,000 named chess opening variations onto 22 posters, creating a cohesive, visually stunning chess tree system.
Get your chess poster now and explore the world of openings!
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“Absolutely amazing project! These maps are the first resource for getting a top-down, bird’s eye view of opening theory. …”
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“A lovely, intuitive layout – with a lot of work having gone into it. A thing of (geeky) beauty…“
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„This is the most ingenious thing to ever come along to help you learn and master the openings!”
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