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20 Dec 06
20 Dec 06
Originally posted by zebanoI've never tried the Milner-Barry, but it does look interesting.
The Milner-Barry Gambit might be worth a shot. You could try the exchange...
The Reti Gambit and Tarrasch are what I, as a definite tactical/attacking player, would recommend.
Reti:
1.e4 e6 2.b3 d5 3.Bb2 dxe4 - the pawn is generally regained.
Tarrasch:
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 - This leads to IQP positions pretty often from what I've heard, so you'll want to be comfortable with those.
20 Dec 06
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Originally posted by LordofADownIt would probably transpose to the advanced, i.e.
The exchange usually leads to a mirror match (my opponent and I making the same exact moves) which can get very frustrating, I was thinking maybe 2. e5, has that ever been tested?
1.e4 e6 2.e5 d5 - although white can take here if he wants, I don't think he really benefits from it because it's essentially trading your e pawn for his c pawn.
And that would mean not only breaking the rule of moving a pawn twice, but three times. 😕
20 Dec 06
Originally posted by cmsMasterI'm sorry, but what is IQP?
I've never tried the Milner-Barry, but it does look interesting.
The Reti Gambit and Tarrasch are what I, as a definite tactical/attacking player, would recommend.
Reti:
1.e4 e6 2.b3 d5 3.Bb2 dxe4 - the pawn is generally regained.
Tarrasch:
1.e4 e6 2.d4 d5 3.Nd2 - This leads to IQP positions pretty often from what I've heard, so you'll want to be comfortable with those.
20 Dec 06
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Originally posted by LordofADownI knew you were going to ask that, I was just too lazy to rewrite it in the hopes that you might actually know it.
I'm sorry, but what is IQP?
IQP:Isolated Queen's Pawn. Meaning that you don't have a friendly e or c pawn next to it, making it isolated from the rest. Generally viewed as a weakness it has the potential to be strong as a "battering ram" (Which is something I can't recall making use of, but I generally don't get into IQP positions) or an unstoppable passer (meaning it will queen).
In case that wasn't descriptive enough:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isolated_pawn
20 Dec 06
Originally posted by LordofADownSorry, I had some html markup indicating that I didn't like the exchange either, but RHP doesn't seem to allow that (shrugs).
The exchange usually leads to a mirror match (my opponent and I making the same exact moves) which can get very frustrating, I was thinking maybe 2. e5, has that ever been tested?
Breaking the rule of moving the same pawn twice in an opening though 🙁
Anyway, the Tarrasch is a good choice (and is the response I struggle with most as a french player) , but it does depend slightly on what your opponent plays.The modern line with e6, d5, and c5 does tend to reduce to IQP positions, however simply answering 3. Nd2 with Nf6 can often lead to classical-ish positions (white can still play exd5 but it's not quite as useful here as in the modern lines).
20 Dec 06
Originally posted by LordofADownThere is no best reply to the french defense - all are bad.
What is the best way to respond to the french defense for those of us who prefer open games?
But, if you still want to blunder with 1. e4, you could try playing the 3. Nd2 which could be a good way for a newcomer to try and equalize with white =)