Originally posted by LeatherlungIf you want to avoid a lot of theory, you could try the closed sicilian, which has considerably less theory compared to the open.
I have been having a tough time finding an answer to the sicilian. Anybody have any reccomendations? I was looking into the smith-morra gambit but it seems like it may be flawed. I also don't want to memorize all the different lines of the sicilian (because there's a ton). Any suggestions are appreciated thanks
The closed sicilian goes
1.e4 c5
2.Nc3
This often followed by a kingside fianchetto and a kingside pawnstorm.
A good try is the grand prix attacked but with the "improved move order". The regular Grand Prix goes
1.e4 c5
2.f4
However, black gets a very good position after 2...d5!
To avoid this, the improved move order is 2.Nc3 and then 3.f4
You can also try the King's Indian Attack against the sicilian, which has the same,(or at least a similar) structure no matter what opening you are playing against.Th KIA is more of a system than specific opening moves The KIA (against the sicilian) goes like this🙁I will make up moves for black since he can play a variety of responses)
1.e4 c5
2.d3 d6
3.Nd2 Nc6
4.Ngf3 Nf6
5.g3 g6
6.Bg2 Bg7
7.O-O O-O
White's plan is to play in the center and on the kingside- maybe play e5 or something like Nh4 and f4.
Originally posted by LeatherlungTry to play as many open Sicilians (2.Nf3, 3.d4) as you can. Simply best by test. You'll learn most that way too. I know there's a lot of theory involved, but one of the advantages of correspendence chess is that you have time to look up and learn the theory. If you have an up-to-date database, play through recent games played by strong players (suggest 2300+) in the various lines. That should give you a good idea of how to play them.
I have been having a tough time finding an answer to the sicilian. Anybody have any reccomendations? I was looking into the smith-morra gambit but it seems like it may be flawed. I also don't want to memorize all the different lines of the sicilian (because there's a ton). Any suggestions are appreciated thanks
Originally posted by Northern LadBetter suggestion would be to try as many possible systems he can and then choose the one which suits him the best.
Try to play as many open Sicilians (2.Nf3, 3.d4) as you can. Simply best by test. You'll learn most that way too. I know there's a lot of theory involved, but one of the advantages of correspendence chess is that you have time to look up and learn the theory. If you have an up-to-date database, play through recent games played by strong players (suggest 2300+) in the various lines. That should give you a good idea of how to play them.
Originally posted by TyrannosauruschexMaybe you should find your median between them.
Well the positional player is the sort who knows he can bail out with a draw if things are not going so well. A tactician goes for all or nothing so has to be more brave as every move could be his last.
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