02 Feb 15
Originally posted by Forest9I would suggest you improve on what you know rather than investigate another defence.
I am playing too defensively as Black and ending up cramped for room. Apart from the Sicilian, what offers good attacking options for Black?
Against 1. d4 try the Czech Benoni - it is a "system" rather than
a defence ... which means (within reason) you can play the first
8+ moves regardless of what White does.
Good explanation here from Melbourne Chess Club
03 Feb 15
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Originally posted by Forest9You were doing just fine in Game 10938770
I am playing too defensively as Black and ending up cramped for room. Apart from the Sicilian, what offers good attacking options for Black?
You missed 24. ... Rxe3 though.