21 Jun 08
Originally posted by wormwoodOnce more,I said that what the big boys do is not proof of it's correctness but only of where current theory stands.I said that in response to sam the sham who said: "Just look at games by the big boys and tell me they don't castle etc....".I didn't mention my stance on the subject of castling.I'll mention it now: I BELIEVE IN CASTLING EARLY! 🙂
we're not talking about general chess theory, we're talking about a fundamental specific move, castling. entertaining the silly notion that the 'theory' of castling could somehow suddenly change, is as ludicrous as believing the basic endgame theory could change. it can't.
castle early. especially if you don't yet understand why early cas ...[text shortened]... exceptions. but not a day sooner. otherwise you'll be just running around with scissors.
The 'silly notion' of a sudden change in chesstheory is also not mine.I speak of a slowly evolving game not of sudden,drastic changes.
Northernlad,it appears we agree then.I do realise there are beginners here but I didn't offer any advise,I seldom do since I don't think I'm a good enough player to advise others.
