Synonyms for Opening move:

• n.

  •first step (noun)
  • first step.
  •initiative (noun)
  • initiative.
  •opening (noun)
  • opening.
  •Other relevant words: (noun)
  • beginning,
  • start,
  • commencement.

• Other synonyms:

  •Other relevant words (noun):
  • prime,
  • initial,
  • warming up,
  • first,
  • first impression,
  • gambit,
  • first stage,
  • lead,
  • breaking-in,
  • primitiveness,
  • first sight,
  • first blush,
  • first round,
  • alpha.