04 Mar 08
Originally posted by RabbitColdI just played against it in the eastern class tourney in Sturbridge. He was the top seed in under 1400, and was unrated. I played 1...g6 and got a draw out of it. I didn't find it too difficult to figure out, of course a better player might have destroyed me.
d4
Nf3
Bf4
e3
c3
Nbd2
This system can be played against anything and is very flexible. The usual plan is Ne5 then a Qf3 and attack attack attack on the kingside. I was wondering what your opinions were on this opening.
04 Mar 08
Not really. I hardly ever memorize lines but try to understand them instead. This takes as much time as memorizing but is interesting, rewarding and much more useful. I find that I often outplay my opponents in the opening and even find many popular book lines. Memorizing openings by rote without understanding is stupid and won't produce better results because you won't know what to do with the position.
04 Mar 08
Originally posted by duecerYes, g6 is an excellent way to play against the Colle or London. However, if you normally play the Nimzo move order, it''s not really possible. I too play g6 if my opponent plays e3 or Bf4 without first playing Nf3.
I just played against it in the eastern class tourney in Sturbridge. He was the top seed in under 1400, and was unrated. I played 1...g6 and got a draw out of it. I didn't find it too difficult to figure out, of course a better player might have destroyed me.
04 Mar 08
Originally posted by exigentskyEh. Back when I used to play sharp main lines, I lost way too many games against weaker opponents who just happened to have memorized moves from a Grandmaster game I hadn't seen before. It's frustrating to measure my understanding of a position against someone who borrowed their "understanding" from someone else.
Not really. I hardly ever memorize lines but try to understand them instead. This takes as much time as memorizing but is interesting, rewarding and much more useful. I find that I often outplay my opponents in the opening and even find many popular book lines. Memorizing openings by rote without understanding is stupid and won't produce better results because you won't know what to do with the position.