1. d2d4  1... g8f6  2. c2c4  2... e7e6  3. g1f3  3... d7d5  4. b1c3  4... f8e7  5. g2g3  5... e8g8  6. f1g2 Solid openings  are the cornerstones of a match strategy. The white player wants to win,  but ideally without any risk. 6... d5c4  7. f3e5  7... c7c5  8. d4c5  8... d8d1  9. c3d1  9... e7c5 