06 Nov 07
Originally posted by range blastsTournament 1997
What to do against d4-d5, c4...!?!?! Ive played against this many times, I seemingly lose tons of position everytime..
After 1.d4, don't play 1...d5. Ask User 182913
07 Nov 07
A very dynamic "defense" for Black is the Tchigorin Defense: 1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nc6. Super-GM Morozovich played it often and with success, and has recently written a book on the opening.
A safe and solid approach to the Queen's Gambit is the Tarkakower Variation, which involves the following moves: 1...d5, 2...e6, 3...Nf6, 4...Be7, 5...O-O, 6...b6. This setup can be played against virtually all opening moves except for 1 e4. For a quick primer on this system, go the following link: http://www.jeremysilman.com/chess_instrctn_bgnrs/archive.html. Click on the article titled "Creating an Easy Opening Repertoire for Black."
07 Nov 07
Originally posted by gaychessplayerit doesn't work against 1. c4, either...
A very dynamic "defense" for Black is the Tchigorin Defense: 1 d4 d5 2 c4 Nc6. Super-GM Morozovich played it often and with success, and has recently written a book on the opening.
A safe and solid approach to the Queen's Gambit is the Tarkakower Variation, which involves the following moves: 1...d5, 2...e6, 3...Nf6, 4...Be7, 5...O-O, 6...b ...[text shortened]... archive.html. Click on the article titled "Creating an Easy Opening Repertoire for Black."
thought I'd point that out...
and you can't just give the poor lad those moves as "automatic"
what if white plays 3. cxd5 ?
he'll be lost! playing 0-0 and the such!
07 Nov 07
Originally posted by Dutch DefenseAfter 1.d4, I always play User 340422.
Tournament 1997
After 1.d4, don't play 1...d5. Ask User 182913