Don’t focus on memorizing openings. Memorize concepts instead and your chess will crescendo into tough solid chess!

Separate the game into three stages and study them all individually.

Early game, middle game, end game.

Goals for every early game:

1. Control the center of the board
2. Develop your minor pieces (knight, bishop, rook)
3. Get your king out of the center (castle)

Do these three things more efficiently than your opponent and you will secure a nice middle game for yourself.