19 Apr '09 20:24>1 edit
I'm just starting my research on this opening. I've been getting impatient in playing c5 in the Nimzo during blitz games. I went from 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Bb5 4.e3 c5(d5 sometimes) to 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 c5 to 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 (though this is mainline Benko so far I've been playing something called Blumenfeld Gambit?..which is 3.d5 e6) to 1.d4 c5.
I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I really like c5.
Can anyone tell me 'bout the current theory on the Benoni?
Is it doing well? badly? Considered dubious? I think I hear it has a bad reputation. I'm sure I'll find the latest games with it soon enough, but if someone is knowledgeable about this opening I'd sure like to hear what you have to say. Can I get some critical lines? How soon can I play c5 and have a chance of equalizing?
I'm waaay out of my own familiar territory with this stuff, but I'm having fun.
I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I really like c5.
Can anyone tell me 'bout the current theory on the Benoni?
Is it doing well? badly? Considered dubious? I think I hear it has a bad reputation. I'm sure I'll find the latest games with it soon enough, but if someone is knowledgeable about this opening I'd sure like to hear what you have to say. Can I get some critical lines? How soon can I play c5 and have a chance of equalizing?
I'm waaay out of my own familiar territory with this stuff, but I'm having fun.