opening moves
noun phraseUK /ˈəʊpənɪŋ muːvz/
US /ˈoʊpənɪŋ muːvz/
The first things you do at the start of a game or plan.
She learned the opening moves of chess from her grandfather.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The first actions taken in a negotiation or relationship.
The opening moves of the trade talks went smoothly.
3. The first dance steps or movements in a performance.
The dancers practiced their opening moves before the show.
4. The first plays in a sports match.
The team's opening moves caught the opponents off guard.