The Test Bench
Editorial policy
How The Test Bench researches, calculates, checks and corrects every guide on this site.
The bench rules
| Rule | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Answer first | The first two sentences of a guide answer the question in the title. |
| Show the working | Every guide includes at least one worked calculation, data table or checklist. |
| Re-check the maths | All figures are recomputed by a second person (or script) before publishing. |
| Label fiction | Example cases, sites and prices are invented and labelled as fictional. |
| No rankings | We don't rate, rank or recommend operators. |
| No profit claims | We never present case opening as a way to make money. |
Sources
Where a guide relies on a real-world fact (a rule, a term, a definition) we use primary sources where possible and date the check. Where we use examples, they're fictional so that the method stays clear and doesn't go stale.
Corrections
If you find an error, email support@bestcaseopeningsites.com. We fix confirmed errors promptly and add an "Updated" date to the guide.
Commercial influence
Commercial relationships, if any, are described on our disclosure page and have no say over what a guide concludes.