Study chess openings visually with our data-driven posters. Learn faster with decision trees, stats, and real-world win rates.
Looking for effective chess opening posters? In fact, our visual posters help you study faster with real data from Lichess. Study chess openings visually and build solid foundations as a beginner. Moreover, our posters help you go beyond memorization.
Discover our collection of chess opening posters — designed to help you study faster, visualize key moves, and master your favorite openings by level.

Why Study Chess Openings Visually Makes a Difference
Visual Chess Opening Trees for Real Learning
Ready to study chess openings visually and finally remember what to play?Therefore, our chess opening posters are designed to help you learn faster with a clear visual approach. Our posters provide a visual roadmap to master openings effortlessly.
Visual Memory Beats Memorization
Designed for players from beginner to 2200 ELO, they simplify complex positions and improve decision-making over the board.
How Data-Driven Posters Speed Up Your Progress
- Personalized for your level (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Based on real game statistics from Lichess database (Popular move percentages & win rates)
- Easy-to-read design (Perfect for quick reference during training sessions)
- High-quality print (A2 & A3 format, durable material)

How Our Chess Opening Posters Work
Our posters combine real Lichess statistics, move popularity, win rates, and Stockfish evaluations in a visual decision-tree format. This means you get data-driven insights at every decision point.
Arrow Thickness = Popularity

Named Variants for Better Learning

Win Rate & Stockfish Evaluation

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Why Beginners Should Learn and Study Chess Openings Visually
If you’re a beginner struggling to learn chess openings, you’re definitely not alone. In fact, most new players quickly become overwhelmed by trying to memorize endless variations that rarely match their actual games.
That’s precisely why we developed an easier and smarter approach: Visual chess opening posters that allow you to study chess openings intuitively and effectively.
Each opening poster is carefully build from real-world game data, specifically optimized for players rated from beginner to intermediate (0 to 2000 ELO).
As a result, you can:
- Understand the core beginner chess openings clearly.
- Know exactly when to develop pieces, trade material, or advance pawns.
- Make better decisions quickly with easy-to-follow visual opening trees.
Make Better Decisions Over the Board
Whether you’re mastering the popular Italian Game, discovering openings like the London System, or simply deciding between playing 1.e4 or 1.d4, our chess opening posters help you progress with confidence, clarity, and enjoyment.
Start your journey today, and experience chess opening study the way it should be—visual, intuitive, and data-driven.
Want to understand more about opening theory?
Check out the Wikipedia article on Chess Openings for a broad overview of principles and popular openings. And if you want to see these openings in action or practice them against others, sites like Lichess and Chess.com offer free resources and lessons to supplement your learning.
What are chess opening posters?
They are visual charts built from real Lichess games, showing win rates and move popularity by level.
Who are these posters for?
Beginners and intermediate players who want to learn openings visually and faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
MyChessPosters are the only chess opening posters adapted to your specific ELO rating level. Unlike generic posters showing Grand Master theory, our posters analyze millions of real Lichess games to show you exactly which moves are played at YOUR level (0-800, 1000, 1200, 1400, or 1600+ ELO). Each poster includes win rate statistics, Stockfish evaluations, and move popularity data - combining visual learning with data-driven chess improvement.
Absolutely! Our posters are specifically designed for beginners to advanced players (0-1600+ ELO). We offer 5 different ELO-adapted versions of each opening, so beginners (0-800 ELO) see only the fundamental moves played at their level, without being overwhelmed by advanced variations. The visual decision tree format makes learning intuitive - no need to memorize complex notation. Start with our Main Chess Openings Poster (0-800 ELO version) for the perfect introduction.
Each poster version displays only the moves commonly played at a specific rating range (0-800, 1000, 1200, 1400, or 1600-2000 ELO). We analyze millions of Lichess games to filter out moves you will never encounter at your level. For example, the Italian Game poster at 1000 ELO shows the 4.c3 line with 56% win rate - the most effective move at that level - while the 1600+ version includes advanced Giuoco Piano variations. This targeted approach helps you learn 3x faster by focusing only on relevant moves.
Our posters are built from millions of real games in the Lichess database, filtered by ELO rating. Each move displays: (1) Win rate statistics (White %/Draw %/Black %), (2) Stockfish engine evaluation for position assessment, (3) Move popularity shown by arrow thickness, and (4) Variation names for theoretical understanding. This data-driven approach ensures you learn from actual game outcomes, not just abstract theory.
Our posters are available in A2 (42 x 59.4 cm / 16.5 x 23.4 inches) and A1 (59.4 x 84.1 cm / 23.4 x 33.1 inches) sizes. All posters are printed in ultra-high definition 300 DPI on premium 200gsm matte paper, ensuring crisp decision tree lines, readable statistics, and long-lasting colors. The matte finish reduces glare, making it perfect for studying your openings without reflections.
We deliver worldwide using Gelato's eco-friendly print-on-demand network. European customers receive their poster in 3-7 business days, while international shipping takes 7-14 business days. Your poster is printed locally near you to reduce carbon footprint and ensure fast delivery. You will receive tracking information immediately after your order ships, and all posters are carefully packaged in rigid cardboard tubes to prevent damage.
Yes, we offer a 30-day 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your poster quality, design, or if you ordered the wrong ELO version, contact us for a full refund or free exchange. We stand behind the educational value and print quality of our products. Simply email us at support@mychessposters.com within 30 days of delivery.
For beginners (0-1200 ELO), we recommend starting with the Main Chess Openings Poster, which covers the 5 most popular first moves (1.e4, 1.d4, 1.c4, 1.Nf3, and their main responses). This gives you a complete overview of opening principles. If you already know which opening you want to master, choose a specific poster: Italian Game (1000 ELO) for White players, Sicilian Defense (1600+ ELO) for aggressive Black play, or Three Knights Opening (1000 ELO) for a solid e4 alternative.
Our posters use carefully designed color schemes optimized for visual learning and clarity (high-contrast arrows, color-coded statistics). For custom requests such as adding your name, chess club logo, custom colors, or bulk orders for schools and clubs, please submit your request through our contact form. We will respond within 24-48 hours with options and pricing for personalized orders.
We currently offer 5 carefully selected opening posters: Main Chess Openings (complete overview), Italian Game, Sicilian Defense, Three Knights Opening, and Benko Gambit. These cover the most popular and effective openings at each level. If you would like to request a specific opening not currently available (French Defense, Caro-Kann, Queen's Gambit, King's Indian Defense, etc.), please submit your request via our contact form. We prioritize new posters based on community demand.
Hang your poster near your playing area for passive visual learning. Before games, trace the decision tree with your finger to internalize move sequences. During online games (Lichess, Chess.com), glance at the poster when your opponent plays a covered line - the visual format lets you instantly find the right response without memorizing notation. Focus on understanding WHY each move works (check win rates and Stockfish evaluations) rather than just memorizing moves. Many players report 100-200 ELO improvement within 2-3 months using this visual method.
Posters complement books and apps rather than replacing them. Books are great for deep theory but require active study time. Apps (like Lichess Opening Explorer) provide full databases but can overwhelm beginners with too many variations. Our posters offer constant passive learning - they are always visible on your wall, reinforcing patterns through repeated exposure. The visual decision tree format also makes it easier to recall moves during games compared to memorizing text or notation. Use all three: posters for visual anchoring, books for deep dives, and apps for practice.
