Originally posted by yofidawgWell my problem is with the opening: 1w - c4, 1b - e5, 2w - Nc3, 2b - Nf6, 3w - g3, 3b - d5, 4w - cxd5, 4b - Nxd5, 5w - Bg2. Any ideas after that?
English theory from the black side is ludicrous.
I'm starting to play 1...f5 just because i don't want to learn theory for a somewhat uncommon opening. 1...f5 can result in a Dutch after 2.d4 or if white continues in English fashion black can just play a standard Dutch or Stonewall and be fine
You seem to play it like a reverse open Sicilian, except white is a tempo up...i think d5 that early is a mistake, as white is already ahead in pawn structure and development, and black must move or protect the knight on the next turn. Better to keep it closed, play d6 and maybe c5 to close up white's position
Originally posted by yofidawgA fun way to make an English fan scratch his head is to play 1...Nc6 against him. It often turns into a Grand Prix Sicilian with colors reversed.
English theory from the black side is ludicrous.
I'm starting to play 1...f5 just because i don't want to learn theory for a somewhat uncommon opening. 1...f5 can result in a Dutch after 2.d4 or if white continues in English fashion black can just play a standard Dutch or Stonewall and be fine