11 May 06
For white, the only opening I'm solid in is the Italian. I like to use the English in blitz, but need to learn it more thuroughly before I try to apply it in any important game. Nf3 is fun to play too, lots of options.
For black, I don't for one. I don't have any specific lines. Just play what's there and what I'm comfortable with.
11 May 06
Originally posted by JusuhInteresting! I take it you would look to follow up with something like Bg2, 0-0 and f4?
1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. g3!!
I love it, mostly because Chessmaster 8000 (opening study-section) tells me it is a bad move...and because Josh Waitzkin has played it frequently.
11 May 06
Originally posted by Positional PlayerDoes anyone else see the irony in using Positional Player as your screen name and then saying your favorite openings are the Evan's Gambit and the King's Gambit.
King's Gambit or Evan's Gambit. I'm also happy to play any Open Sicilian as White.
I like the Najdorf and the Nimzo/Queens Indian as black.
I've started playing the Cambridge Springs again as well.
I play both d4 and e4 but generally prefer d4.
I've tried to play the Evans Gambit, but no one has let me. At some point I'd like to try the Muzio/Polerio. I think it would be fun to play both of these.
I got to play the Wilkes Barre against an opponent. I was thrilled to play it against someone. I would never have had the chance in OTB tournaments.