Originally posted by princeoforangewww.chess.about.com
I'm not good on openings so I would like to learn. My preference is 1.e4 but I notice that good players often play 1...c5, why is this a good move? Also could someone please explain other openings to me, what's the use of gambits for example, do they not just throw away pawns? Thanks for the help in anticipation,
Neil.
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1...c5 unbalances the position right away and gives black a good fighting chance. The game is lively most of the time if white isn't a chicken 😛
gambits give away pawn for free, but while the other person is "eating" the pawns, you can develop your pieces and get a strong attack before his forces are out.
For example, the danish gambit:
1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Bc4
Black gets greedy and muches on some more pawns thinking he can queen the pawn.
4...cxb2 Bb2
Now notice what happen, Black is up 2 pawns, but white has his pieces out and he can start an attack right away.
Originally posted by RahimKNo one scares me. I play 1.d4 against everyone because I like the positions it creates. But, sometimes, I want to play a classical nineteenth century attacking game against a weaker player so I can mate her quickly; then, I play 1.e4. On the other hand, I sometimes play 1.e4 against everyone. 1.Nf3 is never an everyone opening, but I play it often against players of equal or greater strength, rarely against weaker players, although I've done that, too. Six or seven years ago I played 1.c4 against everyone.
Frankly, I say you're just as good as them and don't be scared. Play 1.e4 vs them and study your tactics.
In the blitz tournament at my local club this week, I'm considering playing 1.f3 2.Kf2 as white against everyone, and 1...a6 as black against everyone and everything. It might be entertaining.
Originally posted by princeoforangeI like C5 because it gives me good counterplay on the flanks and a solid position. However, E5 really just as good.
I'm not good on openings so I would like to learn. My preference is 1.e4 but I notice that good players often play 1...c5, why is this a good move? Also could someone please explain other openings to me, what's the use of gambits for example, do they not just throw away pawns? Thanks for the help in anticipation,
Neil.
As for gambits, yes, they often throw away a pawn. However, the gambiteer will often gain a lead in development and thus would be able to launch an attack and win back at least the pawn. It's a lot like sacrificing a squad of men in an army in order to distract the enemy and be able to break through its lines.Some good gambits include the King's Gambit and the Evans Gambit. Thus, a solid gambit will create a very tactical game and give the gambiteer compensation through initiative and development.
Originally posted by JoniG1.e4 e5 lead to equality with best play.
I'm good at openings so I would like to teach. Your preference is a good preference, Keep playing e4. Ignore those ignorants playing c5. It's not a good move, it is a crappy move in theory. Fixing that e4 pawn with e5 is logical and often leads to equality with best play.
I will also explain other openings for you. The gambits for example: Don't play the Ki ...[text shortened]... ou are welcome already.
---GM Joni G.
edit:Ruy Lopez is tenacious. Study both sides.
Maybe that's why these "ignorants" play 1...c5 to begin with. Maybe the "ignorants" are not looking for a draw with Black.
I start by going to my room, closing the curtains and turning off the light. Then, I light 51 candles of different shapes and sizes that line the walls. I have a big fluffy pillow that i rest my bum on and begin to meditate. After 15 seconds it just comes to me...d4, everytime...d4...im so happy
I try to play a different opening every game i play and i would recommend it to everyone. At the levels below 1900 or so, chess proficiency doesn't involve memorizing openings, it's about evaluating positions. To that end, it's more fun and better in the long run to just play a different game every time.
so i play differently every time - try it! of course sometimes i get beat by someone who obviously knew an opening backwards and forewards, but that's fine by me.
the best chess games are the ones with unusual positions. the more you play interesting moves, the more likely this is to happen. so toss the book and just try things out.