3 ... Na5. Grrr.

The origional on this post was a brain fart. Too much caffeine.

Here's the right and proper question:

I need replys to 1 d4 d5 2 nf3 nf6 3 bf4 nh5.

I'll try and cut back on the caffeine or at least think a little before I post, from now on.

Originally posted by pellik
I'm recently become a dedicated player of the London. I've been pleagued by 3. ... Na5, with the intention of chasing down and capturing my bishop (a6 and b5 will follow if I try to keep it aggressive and not trade). Should I allow Black to quickly grab this much control over the king's side? Should I retreat back to c1 or d2? Why can't I find reference t ...[text shortened]... right out of the gate with this. Any opinions on this situation are much appriciated.

-pellik

Play 4. Be3. Then g3 and Bg2. Maybe you can play 4. Bg5.

Originally posted by pellik
The origional on this post was a brain fart. Too much caffeine.

Here's the right and proper question:

I need replys to 1 d4 d5 2 nf3 nf6 3 bf4 nh5.

I'll try and cut back on the caffeine or at least think a little before I post, from now on.

Originally posted by SirLoseALot
Not at all familiar with this opening,but why not simply Bd2?

With a little help from my database, I have one possible continuation. Personally, I like this one over all the alternatives...

1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Bf4 Nh5 4. Bg5 h6 5. g5 Bg3 6. Nxg3 hxg3 7. Bg7 e3 8. c5 ...

You have interesting play on the h file, you can castle queen side, develop more of your pieces and take on black's centre. You have interesting chances and the position is about equal.

yes play Bg3!!