04 Feb 14
Originally posted by robbie carrobieThanks Robbie.
Hi Wolfie I have a book on it I ordered from America, written by John Lutes, you gave the best continuation 4.d3! ed 5.Nc3 Qe5 6.Be3 cd 7.Qd5! Qf6 and now Bd3 gives advantage for white according
In my game I couldn't resist harassing his queen but I see 8. Bd3 is much better and if he doesn't play 8. ... e3 I have 9. Bd4 next!!
btw: What a great looking board after black's ninth move! 😀
I will practice this at blitz and may then start playing it seriously instead of my usual 1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 dxc 3. Na3
05 Feb 14
Originally posted by wolfgang59If you like to fianchetto your kingsbishop and play the Reti or the English or KIA then this is a good little weapon for those days when you are feeling adventurous. I am a great believer in mood and although ultimately it comes down to the chess men, we should harmonise our play with our emotions.
Thanks Robbie.
In my game I couldn't resist harassing his queen but I see 8. Bd3 is much better and if he doesn't play 8. ... e3 I have 9. Bd4 next!!
btw: What a great looking board after black's ninth move! 😀
I will practice this at blitz and may then start playing it seriously instead of my usual 1. Nf3 d5 2. c4 dxc 3. Na3
05 Feb 14
Originally posted by wolfgang59I always play with a 2 second increment (at least). Playing blitz is all well and good, but if you never get to play an ending out how are you ever going to get any better?
Its only a game! 😉
basically I was just seeing where this gambit would take me; the fun had gone and I only had a few seconds left. Not resignable in a "proper" game.
28 Feb 14
Originally posted by MarinkatombMy preferred blitz setting is 2min +8sec then I never lose
I always play with a 2 second increment (at least). Playing blitz is all well and good, but if you never get to play an ending out how are you ever going to get any better?
on time. But when nobody wants to play I end up accepting
5min games and not watching the clock!
Playing in a 30min Rapid tournament tomorrow - 6 rounds
Should get at least one Tennison out of that!
28 Feb 14
Originally posted by wolfgang59Good luck! I intend to get back to playing some otb games, haven't gotten around to it for a while now.
My preferred blitz setting is 2min +8sec then I never lose
on time. But when nobody wants to play I end up accepting
5min games and not watching the clock!
Playing in a 30min Rapid tournament tomorrow - 6 rounds
Should get at least one Tennison out of that!
I hear what you are saying about waiting for people to accept your games. I find 5min/3sec is a decent time control where you get to play a reasonable game without waiting endlessly for your opponent to move. Tbh i'll play pretty much anything as long as it has a 2sec+ increment. If i play blitz without i lose on time, religiously! Too many years play CC. As soon as the position gets interesting i want to explore all the possibilities.. 🙂
28 Feb 14
Originally posted by MarinkatombI play on chess.com with the same handle if you ever want an easy game!
Good luck! I intend to get back to playing some otb games, haven't gotten around to it for a while now.
I hear what you are saying about waiting for people to accept your games. I find 5min/3sec is a decent time control where you get to play a reasonable game without waiting endlessly for your opponent to move. Tbh i'll play pretty much anything as lo ...[text shortened]... s play CC. As soon as the position gets interesting i want to explore all the possibilities.. 🙂
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