Basic Principles of Chess Openings

• Move center pawns first, for central control.
• Generally play knights before bishops.
• Never move a piece twice.
• Don't block your pieces.
• Open your pieces with threats.
• Try to block opponents development.
• Generally try to Castle fast.
• NEVER MOVE QUEEN TO EARLY IN THE GAME.
• Opening is said to be ended when all pieces are open, king is castled and both the rooks are guarding each other at 8th rank.