Originally posted by PonderableTrue, but I think I should master E4 as much as possible so I can then use the things I learn in other openings. But more importantly, I don't know much about any other openings. I know this a weakness, but anyone who can exploit this deserves the win.
all moves you do ever tend to be weakness if your opponent studies your games, and knows wher to attack...
Originally posted by Bad wolfThere's less replies to d4 ;?)
True, but I think I should master E4 as much as possible so I can then use the things I learn in other openings. But more importantly, I don't know much about any other openings. I know this a weakness, but anyone who can exploit this deserves the win.
Originally posted by Bad wolfEven when playing Black? 🙂
I use E4 virtually everytime, strength or weakness?
Seriously, Black has an equal say in the opening... if all you ever play is Ruy Lopez or some variation thereof, then you will be seriously confused by the Caro-Kann or the Grunfeld or some Slav opening, altho you are probably at least a little knowledgable of the Sicilian.
On the other hand, if you want to stick with e4, then learn some new stuff, like the Giuoco Piano, or perhaps the King's Indian Attack.
If you play Black much, it would also behoove you to learn the QGA and QGD... even if you don't play Black, and want to explore d4...
Whatever opening you choose, however, there is much more to learn than just memorizing moves... be sure you know the theory or the basic idea behind the opening, so you're better able to counter whatever your opponent does...