In chess, I have realized that I feel very confident playing with the opening:
1.c3
2.g3
3.h3
and usually, I continue by fianchettoing my bishop and putting my king’s knight on f3 (4.Bg2,5.Nf3).
I also end up with a very good pawn structure.So, any critiques(other than the fact that I am weakening my queen’s knight)? What are the main weaknesses of this opening?

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In chess, I have realized that I feel very confident playing with the opening:
1.c3
2.g3
3.h3
and usually, I continue by fianchettoing my bishop and putting my king’s knight on f3 (4.Bg2,5.Nf3).
I also end up with a very good pawn structure.So, any critiques(other than the fact that I am weakening my queen’s knight)? What are the main weaknesses of this opening?

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1. e4 e5, 2. Nf3 Nc6, 3. Bb5 a6, 4. Bxc6 dxc6, 5. 0-0 f5!?

I realize this is some variation on the Ruy Lopez…I played on with 6. Nxe5 and eventually lost some tempo (getting the Knight kicked back), and the game.

I was wondering what the general counter to this defense is, and what exactly the defense is called.

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I usually start off with the "Spanish" opening
( 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 )
but what is your favorite opening move in chess that seems to work well?