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Some countries are easy to play from the beginning of 1066 on CK2+ map like all duchies in Ireland for example, or Poland.

well, you don't really need old map for that.

denmark is usally easy, if it doesn't come in personal union with norway.
also, sicily, when it's under christian control and a single duke is also good.