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Dumping the Sicillian

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Originally posted by Deity
I love the sicillian, when I started using it I was completly dominating with it. Just recently I feel restricted when playing it.

Im probably just doing something wrong.

I will look into this, thanks guys, for backing it up.

Mind posting your game exigentsky?
Not at all, but I should mention that I was playing a weak opponent. My Sicilian games usually take about 30 moves.

[Event "ICC 2 12"]

[Site "Internet Chess Club"]

[Date "2007.03.11"]

[Round "-"]

[White "him"]

[Black "me"]

[Result "0-1"]

[ICCResult "White resigns"]

[WhiteElo "1481"]

[BlackElo "1686"]

[Opening "Sicilian: Hungarian variation"]

[ECO "B27"]

[NIC "SI.43"]

[Time "22:50:34"]

[TimeControl "120+12"]



1. e4 c5 2. Nf3 g6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4 Bg7 5. Bc4 Qa5+ 6. Nc3 Qc5 7. Bxf7+

Kxf7 8. Qf3+ Nf6 9. Be3 Qh5 10. Qf4 e5 {White resigns} 0-1

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Originally posted by Deity
I dunno, the sicillian just doesn't seem to work anymore, its more of the defensive type of position these days.

I think I should switch to 1. e4 e5 rather.

I might be wrong though.

Whats your thoughts on the sicillian?

Maybe I should consider studying it further before going with e5...?
Do it. 😉

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In my opinion Sicilian dragon is anything but passive. It can lead to very complicated positions where tactics is all what it's about. No signs of slow, positional game.

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Play the Caro-Kann, join the Caro-Clan!

c6, baby!

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Originally posted by Deity
Im talking just about all of them, ive seen games that just go into passivity, and I cant play like that.

It's rare that someone takes the initiative from the sicillian, atleast from my point of view, im hoping someone can prove me wrong though.
That's a good one, passive sicilian. If anything, the sicilian often leads to wild attacking games

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wants to avoid passive defense so plays CaroKann instead of Sicilian....😕

Then again I play the Accelerated Dragon which asks for a draw....

but most other Sicilian variations maximize imbalances and tactical goodness (Dragon, Najdorf, etc.)

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Originally posted by zebano
Take up the french, it's highly active.
I'm a convert, took me a bit of getting used to; but now I LOVE THE FRENCH.

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I've come to LOVE the Sicilian.


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Originally posted by wormwood
I've never played caro-kann, but why would black let white kick the dark bishop around like that? that's just silly.
That's the reason I hate the Caro-Kann. 😠

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I say stick with the sicilian...I've read that black's structure will gain the momentum if he merely equalizes in development (that might be common knowledge...I don't know...)

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Originally posted by baconfats
Play the Caro-Kann, join the Caro-Clan!

c6, baby!
Based on the problems he's having with the Sicilian, I think that's the last opening he would want to try.

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Are you are Caro-Kann or a Caro-Kann't?

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In the Caro, when playing the line
1. e4 c6
2. d4 d5
3. e5 Bf5
4 g4 ...

I belive main line is supposed to be Bd7 to prevent the move e6 from being played.

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Originally posted by violinpatrick
Are you are Caro-Kann or a Caro-Kann't?
I'm a Caro-Won't