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In the world of professional chess, is a specialized file format used by ChessBase and compatible chess engines (like Houdini or Stockfish ) to store "opening books". These books contain massive trees of opening moves, allowing the computer to play the first 10-20 moves of a game instantly and accurately based on grandmaster theory.

You can find these specialized files on several dedicated chess portals and databases:

Many high-quality opening books are available for free or through specialized chess communities:

: Strategic information compiled from millions of grandmaster games. Popular Opening Books to Download

: A community where users share legacy and modern opening books like the "Perfect" series. How to Use CTG Books

Masters of the Opening: Where to Download Top Chess Opening Books in CTG Format