11 Dec 09
1.b4 e5 2.Bb2 Bxb4! 3.Bxe5 Nf6 4.e3 0-0 5.Nf3 Re8 6.Be2 d5
is given in Alburts complete opening book for black and I think its the best way to go. you trade off a center pawn for a wing pawn but get better development by far, and theres hardly any other variations to remember
11 Dec 09
Originally posted by AudreyxSophieso to answer your question, I would say ...a6 is unsound. it doesnt challenge the center (something white hasnt done yet either) and it doesnt challenge whites unproctected. pawn.. IMO 1..a6 would really get white off the hook. they could push a center pawn and the a6 move may not matter
Is 1... a6 sound ?
11 Dec 09
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Originally posted by irontigran"Unsound" is too strong a word, but yes, 1...a6 shows an unjustified fear of a fairly harmless opening.
so to answer your question, I would say ...a6 is unsound. it doesnt challenge the center (something white hasnt done yet either) and it doesnt challenge whites unproctected. pawn.. IMO 1..a6 would really get white off the hook. they could push a center pawn and the a6 move may not matter
12 Dec 09
Originally posted by SwissGambityes, wrong word for sure. my mistake. a6 is a completely sound move, just not very relevant.
"Unsound" is too strong a word, but yes, 1...a6 shows an unjustified fear of a fairly harmless opening.
what you said is what I was trying to say... unjustified fear is a good way to put it.