07 Jun 07
Originally posted by sannevssrThis has been my experience on this site. I find the scottish a little harder to deal with than the spanish. I have also seen 4. Bc4 a lot when Nxe4 gives black a good game.
3... Nc6 transposing into a four knights game, where white will usually play 4. Bb5 (spanish four knights) or 4. d4 (scottish four knights)
Both openings arent extremely dangerous for black though
08 Jun 07
Originally posted by sannevssrAfter 3. ... Nc6 4. Nxe5 (Halloween gambit) is also possible, which definitely is dangerous for black.
3... Nc6 transposing into a four knights game, where white will usually play 4. Bb5 (spanish four knights) or 4. d4 (scottish four knights)
Both openings arent extremely dangerous for black though
Originally posted by DeepThoughtIn my opinion Halloween gambit is harmless if black know how to play.
After 3. ... Nc6 4. Nxe5 (Halloween gambit) is also possible, which definitely is dangerous for black.
After 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.Nc3 Nc6 4.Nxe5 Nxe5 5.d4 Nc6 6.d5 Ne5 7.f4 Ng6 8.e5 black can play 8...Bb4! giving back extra piece, for obviously better position.
08 Jun 07
Originally posted by KunsooI transpose into the Lion defense...
As black, how do you respond to 3.Nc3?
1.e4 ..e5
2.Nf3 ..Nf6
3.Nc3 ..d6
4.d4 ..Nd7
From here the opening spiral into multiple variations but by far the most common response is 5.Bc4 at which point you must play 5..h6. This opening is NOT for the uninitiated!! You need to study some theory as you can get quite cramped if you're not careful. This transposition works for me as I have played the Lion for about 3 years now. I think the four knights is more common... 😉
08 Jun 07
Originally posted by KorchThe move that I offered was from a data base of GM games. I only looked at the names I knew such as Karpov, Shirov, ect. I did not see 3. .... Bb4. 3. ... Bb4 is a move I would prefer because I do not like the Four Knights or Two knights for that matter.
3....Bb4 is playable too.