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 GalaxyShieldI’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?
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 GalaxyShieldWhy 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...
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
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.
Originally posted by GalaxyShieldGood game, I can't believe that he did nothing to prevent b4 and it still took you ages to play it.
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 MarinkatombAnd 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.
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...