How to learn about opening theory in chess?

I would like to start learning opening chess theory. Not just moves, but the advantages and disadvantages that each opening along with its variation provides as well as other things ...show more

I've mostly used the computer to learn so far, but sometimes you really just need it spelled out for you, and Chess Databases or Fritz can't do that so well (The chess openings wikibook is really cool, but it usually quits really early in the opening...

if the one they offer would be best. I want to be able to memorize opening theory in like 30 minutes a day practice with a software program. or would it be better just to play the computer and look at the moves at the same time over and over?

I have Always liked the Colle because the attack lines are so clear and the structure of the pawns is steady thus leading to good end game chances. However, now that I am playing players over 2000 in rating, i find it is very drawish. I am looking to...

Context here: Is grandmaster level chess better today than 30 years ago?

I play around 10 blitz(10|0) games on Play Chess Online - Free Chess Games at Chess.com daily.I also try to read a few articles(In most of the cases I am unable to implement what I learn there). I am solving the daily tactics and daily puzzle regularly...

Some things you need to know about me. - I own chessmaster grandmaster edition. I play the computer and learn a lot from Josh Waitzkin. I'm currently on his endgame course. In his first chapter, he just teaches how to play and stuff so I skipped that...

I will be having Chess tournament after 2 weeks but I am stuck on one thing.Which opening should I use ? And,I want that opening which is very good and can be played both by white and black. I am ready to learn difficult ones but not the very difficult...