Originally posted by Restless SoulI think people are generally better versed in the Ruy Lopez though & I'm far more familiar with the cut-throat Evans Gambit or F.L.A.
Both moves that allow black to be at least equal or not better if he is prepared...however those are okay openings for otb games
Originally posted by baconfats1. e4 d5 2. Nf3 (Tennison gambit) dxe 3. Bc4/Bb5??? how about Ng5?
3rd move for white after 1 e4 and 2 Nf3, do you prefer the tactical Bc4 or the positional Bb5?
I like Bb5 simply for tempo reasons....
Or are you assuming that black is allowed to play nothing besides
1... e5 and 2... Nc6 😀 in which case I prefer 3. d4
Originally posted by zebanoI'm assuming black to play e5 and Nc6, yes.
1. e4 d5 2. Nf3 (Tennison gambit) dxe 3. Bc4/Bb5??? how about Ng5?
Or are you assuming that black is allowed to play nothing besides
1... e5 and 2... Nc6 😀 in which case I prefer 3. d4
And yes, d4 is a fine move at 3, just was wondering which of the two bishop moves you prefer...
Originally posted by baconfats3. Nc3
I'm assuming black to play e5 and Nc6, yes.
And yes, d4 is a fine move at 3, just was wondering which of the two bishop moves you prefer...
I generally prefer the Ruy and would use it if I had the time and ability to learn it properly and effectively play it
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Originally posted by YUG0slavYawn.
3. Nc3
I generally prefer the Ruy and would use it if I had the time and ability to learn it properly and effectively play it
BTW: Not all lines of the Ruy are theoretical, and when I've played it I feel like my limited knowledge is more than those at my level.
5.Qe2 is an excellent way to avoid the closed variation theory.
Originally posted by Korchand more complicated means:
Bb5 leads to more complicated positions.
i. harder to play; and
ii. better winning chances for white.
Bc4 being simplier gives black better drawing chances and, therefore, tends to be avoided at the higher levels, unless of course as white you are happy with a draw when as it will involve less complications a draw should be simple.