It is hard to compare playing Go to playing Chess, but I will try. In traditional go theory the opening is broken down into three parts corner side and center. Keep this in mind.
The first move in a corner has 8-12 moves that you can play to get an equal to somewhat equal result. In chess there are 16 such moves as the first move. Each joseki gives an equal result similar to each chess opening.
The first move in a corner has 8-12 moves that you can play to get an equal to somewhat equal result. In chess there are 16 such moves as the first move. Each joseki gives an equal result similar to each chess opening.

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