26 Dec 04
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Originally posted by no1marauderIt's impossible to decide on a definitive line unless we know what Fritz is going to do. I have np problem with discussing potentially several moves into the game, but there are a lot of possibilites here - Nc6, Nf6, d6, etc...
I think we need to do more than just put out a second move suggestion; we should decide what opening we want to play as White. I'd opt for the Scotch and therefore play Nf3 but the Vienna or even the Bishop's opening might be go ...[text shortened]... anges) but would like to throw 2 Nc3 and 2 Bc4 out for discussion.
Assuming Nc6 I'd go with the Ruy. I'm more familiar with it than any other. However, it also leads to positional games oftentimes.
Isn't the Scotch highly tactical?
27 Dec 04
Originally posted by GrayeyesofsorrowAs much as I like the Evans,I don't think it would be a good choice.I think we'd have to play very accurate to just draw with it.Besides,I think fritz will opt for the 2 knights 🙂
I was thinking Evans gambit if fritz is willing. Now that we have gone with e4 we might as well go gun ho :-)
