07 Nov 06
Originally posted by WallieAn opening that's labeled "drawish" is only drawish between two grandmasters. Chances are, you will be playing people of varying abilities, not Karpov, Korchnoi or Yusopov.
I read a book by Max Euwe. He states that black should avoid the Ruy Lopez (too many variations) by playing Nf6 after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3.
Elsewhere I read that Petrov's defense is boring and not at all a problem to white: even if Black plays very well, a draw is the best Black can achieve.
I somehow prefer the agressive Nf6 to the passive move Nc6 (I don't like ...[text shortened]... a succesful defense? If not, what is the best thing to do after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3?
Thank you.