About the chess opening wheel
Stuck playing the same opening every game? Spin for a classic chess opening and play it in your next game. It’s a fun way to broaden your repertoire, from the Ruy Lopez to the London System and the Sicilian Defense.
Ways to use it
- Practice a new opening each game.
- Online blitz challenge: play whatever the wheel picks.
- Chess club opening study nights.
What’s on this wheel (14)
- Ruy Lopez
- Italian Game
- Sicilian Defense
- French Defense
- Caro-Kann Defense
- Queen’s Gambit
- London System
- King’s Indian Defense
- English Opening
- Scandinavian Defense
- Slav Defense
- Nimzo-Indian Defense
- Scotch Game
- Pirc Defense
Frequently asked questions
Which openings are best for beginners?
The Italian Game, London System and Scotch Game are straightforward. As Black, the Caro-Kann and Scandinavian are solid choices.
Can I keep only openings for White or Black?
Yes. For White, keep openings like the Ruy Lopez, Italian, London and English; for Black, keep the defenses.
Is the wheel really random?
Yes. The winner is chosen by your browser’s random number generator before the wheel starts turning, and every slice has the same chance.
Can I save or share my wheel?
Click "Save" to keep the wheel in My wheels in this browser, or "Share wheel" to copy a link that opens your exact list on any device.