1. d4 c5

1. d4 c5

Just curious to hear what you guys have to say about this?

Originally posted by deathandrugby
1. d4 c5

Just curious to hear what you guys have to say about this?

White can play 2. d5 and 3. Nc3, foregoing c4-- fun to play as White(although on 2. d5, Black can respond 2. ...f5).

Others may disagree.

so is it a decent response for black?

The (Old) Benoni. My standard reply to 1. d4 against anyone over 1500 or so.

It works pretty well, but you have to know how to play it as black, as white can easily take advantage of the positions that arise if you're not careful.

Here's one of the games I've had success with it in.

Game 2604164

Originally posted by deathandrugby
1. d4 c5

Just curious to hear what you guys have to say about this?

A little bit risky, but playable opening. Dont recoment to play for black, if you dont know theory.

Originally posted by GalaxyShield
The (Old) Benoni. My standard reply to 1. d4 against anyone over 1500 or so.

It works pretty well, but you have to know how to play it as black, as white can easily take advantage of the positions that arise if you're not careful.

Here's one of the games I've had success with it in.

Game 2604164

I’ve played this a few times and I know 2.dxc5 isn’t recommended but it always gives me problems. Any suggestions on the best way to handle it?

Originally posted by GalaxyShield
The (Old) Benoni. My standard reply to 1. d4 against anyone over 1500 or so.

It works pretty well, but you have to know how to play it as black, as white can easily take advantage of the positions that arise if you're not careful.

Here's one of the games I've had success with it in.

Game 2604164

Why did you offer a draw? Quite appart from the fact you're a pawn up, his pieces were tied up in defense of his remaining pawns...

Stefan Bucker (check my spelling!) published a book on 1...c5 and called it the Vulture and Associated systems.

It was based around 1. d4 c5. 2 d5 Nf6 3. c4 and then various knight maneouvers such as ne4 and then Nd6.

If I recall recently the Nd6 line has fallen out of favour because instead of white playing e4 and building a massive centre b3 and quieter play gives a stronger position.

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It seem that if white plays 2. dxc5, black is LEADING in development rather than white!

Originally posted by GalaxyShield
The (Old) Benoni. My standard reply to 1. d4 against anyone over 1500 or so.

It works pretty well, but you have to know how to play it as black, as white can easily take advantage of the positions that arise if you're not careful.

Here's one of the games I've had success with it in.

Game 2604164

Good game, I can't believe that he did nothing to prevent b4 and it still took you ages to play it.

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Why not 1.d4 c5 2. dxc5 Qa5(check)

Originally posted by Marinkatomb
Why did you offer a draw? Quite appart from the fact you're a pawn up, his pieces were tied up in defense of his remaining pawns...

And my pieces were tied up in making sure I can hold the position and the extra pawn. I can't force play anywhere without risking opening my position up to much and freeing his rooks.