18 Mar 07
Hello all, I'm looking for an aggressive opening choice against 1. d4. Right now I'm using the Nimzo/Queen Indian, and have found that the positions that arise out of these openings are too positional and don't fit in with the tactical nature of my other openings. As White I play the KG against e5, and aggressive lines against everything else. As Black I play the Sicilian against 1. e4 (Kan and Dragon mostly).
What openings do you recommend against 1. d4 that produce open positions that create lots of tactics attacking chances early on?
18 Mar 07
Originally posted by Akashicnot aggressive...
Hello all, I'm looking for an aggressive opening choice against 1. d4. Right now I'm using the Nimzo/Queen Indian, and have found that the positions that arise out of these openings are too positional and don't fit in with the tactical nature of my other openings. As White I play the KG against e5, and aggressive lines against everything else. As Black I pla ...[text shortened]... nst 1. d4 that produce open positions that create lots of tactics attacking chances early on?
but you said Nimzo/Queen Indian...
have you looked into the Slavv?
1. d4 is Closed by nature...
if you want a more open position...
try
1. ... c6...
if 2. e4 then d5
you get a semi open Caro-Kann
if 2. c4 then d5
and you gat a Slav
which is my favorite...
I LOVE the Caro-Kann as black, so i play 1. ... c6 hoping for 2. e4
18 Mar 07
Originally posted by AkashicYeah, I've been stuck in the same rut for a long time. I do have two openings I'd recommend though:
Hello all, I'm looking for an aggressive opening choice against 1. d4. Right now I'm using the Nimzo/Queen Indian, and have found that the positions that arise out of these openings are too positional and don't fit in with the tactical nature of my other openings. As White I play the KG against e5, and aggressive lines against everything else. As Black I pla ...[text shortened]... nst 1. d4 that produce open positions that create lots of tactics attacking chances early on?
Budapest Gambit: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5!? 3.dxe5 Ng4 with interesting play
Modern Benoni: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.e4 exd5 5.cxd5 g6
18 Mar 07
Originally posted by AkashicI've tried the Grunfeld - don't really like it too much, but it's cool.
Thanks everyone.
I've narrowed it down to the
Benoni (non-gambit)
Benko Gambit
Budapest Gambit
Dutch
Grunfeld Defence
I'm surprised no one mentioned the Grunfeld. I'll give these a try and report back on which one I found best suited to my attacking style.
Regards
Originally posted by Falco LombardiAfter 1d4. if my opponent reply's 1...Nf6 then I'll play 2.Bg5 entering the Trompowsky which is one of my favorite openings and worth being prepared for if you play 1...Nf6:
Modern Benoni. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 Check it out on Wikipedia and see if you like it.
1.d4...Nf6
2.Bg5...Ne4
3.Bf4...c5
4.f3... Qa5+
5.c3...Nf6
6.d5...d6
7.e4...g6
8. Qd2...Bg7
or
1.d4...Nf6
2.Bg5...c5
3.d5...d6
4.Nc3...h6
5.Bxf6...exf6
6.e4...g6
7.Bd3...Bg7
8.Nf3...0-0
These are illustrative games ( Rowson-Hadzimanolis 4NCL Birmingham 2001 & Gallagher-Knott British (ch), Scarborough 2001)) taken from my book on the Tromp by Peter wells. Also worth looking at are the games of Julian Hodgson - a GM renowned for his work with the Tromp...never a dull game (IMHO)
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Originally posted by Falco LombardiYes Modern benoni is good. Besides you should consider playin 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6. and if white plays 3.Nc3 you can always transpose to the Nimzo. This sidesteps some of whites most dangerous options (four pawns fe, MUCH more dangerous to the modern benoni than to the KID). I think this is how most grandmasters use the modern benoni.😉
Modern Benoni. 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 c5 Check it out on Wikipedia and see if you like it.
18 Mar 07
Originally posted by SquelchbelchThe stonewall also has its merits, although against an opponent who knows what to do it is probably the line that needs most skill.
As mentioned before, the Dutch Leningrad is the most attacking way to play against 1.d4.
The Classical Dutch is probably your next best bet.