25 years of tournaments, it does not seem that long Models: Lasker, Alekhine, Tal, Spasski and Kasparov with a touch of Shirov thrown in to keep things interesting. I prefer Black, the Benoni and The Dragon primary defenses. White E4 player. Single Dad with a Daughter in college so getting back to chess after long layoff. USCF peak 2179 early 90's. Currently 2000. I try to play like Tal. U R warned. Good luck, like to hear from people all over the world.
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1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 e6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 a6 With 4...a6, Black stops the White knight from jumping to b5 and prepares an eventual ...b5 advance. The variation retains maximum flexibility. Black waits for White to move before choosing a plan.