11 Jul 08
Originally posted by KorchThis must be what you meen by "d3 after Nc6"? Here I can find no study that recommends c3 as "better" or even as "equal" to continuing the fianchetto, or Nf3. Does some material exist? Personally I don't think the results from this position justify 2. Qe2 and in that I must say stating that you feel comfortable playing against another player in this, you just feel subsequently stronger overall.
It stops black from playing early d5. Queen on e2 tend to be useful in Kings Indian attack. After Nc6 white will play c3 (which they would play anyway).
1. e4 e6 2. Qe2 c5 3. g3 Nc6
French Symmetrical "like":
1. e4 e6 2. Qe2 d5 3. d3
Obviously not bad for either player, and gets away from dirty c3.
Exchange:
1. e4 e6 2. Qe2 d5 3. exd5 Qxd5 4. Nc3 Qa5 5. Nf3
Here there isn't much theory, white obviously is ahead in development. Black will have counter play on the d file and of course his kingside pawn superiority isn't ill advised.
11 Jul 08
Originally posted by NowakowskiIf you would understand something from Kings Indian attack then you would know that c3 is important for not to let control d4.
This must be what you meen by "d3 after Nc6"? Here I can find no study that recommends c3 as "better" or even as "equal" to continuing the fianchetto, or Nf3. Does some material exist? Personally I don't think the results from this position justify 2. Qe2 and in that I must say stating that you feel comfortable playing against another player in this, ...[text shortened]... ter play on the d file and of course his kingside pawn superiority isn't ill advised.
11 Jul 08
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Originally posted by Korchsorry i missed that you were trying to transpose into KIA, thought we were continuing in Chigorin. Where, this move is not hailed as "typical".
If you would understand something from Kings Indian attack then you would know that c3 is important for not to let control d4.
12 Jul 08
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexI stronly disagree THex! Slav/ Semi-Slav is very resilient defence to QG, the opening is constntly played on GM level and many lines are hair-raising; there are extremely strong players out there who make an up-to-the-minute preparation and are able to offer you anytime a Greek gift and burn you to the grownd. From Polugaevsky and Torre to Veingold and Fridman once you see a Slav you know there will be blood;
Yes, the exchange slav needs fairly passive play by black to slowly equalise - I have done most of my losing in that opening already for my lifetime, but I also find that white cannot have things all his own way - if he wants to play for a win then it is a poor choice as black can often draw with accurate play.
Not a brave opening though - I be ...[text shortened]... ayers who are aspiring to be brave, it is possible to give a good game with a little creativity.
12 Jul 08
Yes, I have had it be my blood too in the semi slav especially - it is quite an active game. The exchange tends not to be qutie so much - white relies on his extra tempo for a very long time into the game and black has to just wait until the chance to catch up comes, unless he wants to be a little hyperactive and risk losing.