Originally posted by el gilI use the Morra as my weapon of choice as white as it gets black away from his well prepared lines although it is perhaps objectively not the most sound line for white.
that's a good idea. I know the Morra but I've never played it up to now. It would be a good way to keep playing e4 (which is the most suitable White's opening for me, I think) and enjoy it whenever the Black doesn't responds with the Sicilian. While if so, I might go with the Morra.
Thanks for your idea
It does get reasonable results however especially OTB and Game 3676033 is a typical example of how the Morra can get reasonable results against a strong opponent.
Originally posted by Dragon Fireamazing game!! 🙂
I use the Morra as my weapon of choice as white as it gets black away from his well prepared lines although it is perhaps objectively not the most sound line for white.
It does get reasonable results however especially OTB and Game 3676033 is a typical example of how the Morra can get reasonable results against a strong opponent.
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Originally posted by el gilThe problem with the 1 e4 c5 2 f4 move order is that Black is probably equal after 2...d5!. The true Grand Prix move order is 1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 d6 (or e6 or Nc6 or ???) 3 f4. I think that Lev Alburt's latest opening book, Chess Openings for White Explained, recommends the Grand Prix for White.
Is there anyone who is familiar to the Grand Prix attack? (1.e4 c5 2.f4)
Any hints about it?
Playing the Sicilian, I've faced it a few times and it always put me into troubles...
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Originally posted by gaychessplayerTournament 3711 (GPA tourni - 1.e4...c5 2.f4)
The problem with the 1 e4 c5 2 f4 move order is that Black is probably equal after 2...d5!. The true Grand Prix move order is 1 e4 c5 2 Nc3 d6 (or e6 or Nc6 or ???) 3 f4. I think that Lev Alburt's latest opening book, Chess Openings for White Explained, recommends the Grand Prix for White.
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Not one I'll be entering as it isn't the preferred move order for White!
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Originally posted by SquelchbelchAs mentioned however
Tournament 3711 (GPA tourni - 1.e4...c5 2.f4)
Oops...
Not one I'll be entering as it isn't the preferred move order for White!
After 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 a6
White will find it hard to play a GPA as his bishop cannot go to c4 or b5.
Pretty much every player I know who plays GPA OTB agrees this move order is a bit annoying for them.
Originally posted by najdorfslayerI don't find it annoying at all..I come from a closed siclian background myself..so a6 only makes me want to play g3 followed by Bg2.. and a6 looks like a wasted move.
As mentioned however
After 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 [b]a6
White will find it hard to play a GPA as his bishop cannot go to c4 or b5.
Pretty much every player I know who plays GPA OTB agrees this move order is a bit annoying for them.[/b]
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Originally posted by Restless SoulI have had this discussion before with a certain !~TONY~!
I don't find it annoying at all..I come from a closed siclian background myself..so a6 only makes me want to play g3 followed by Bg2.. and a6 looks like a wasted move.
2...a6 is not realy too bad it depends on the strategy Black adopts
Yes if Black plays the normal g6, Bg7 plan it is but there are other ways to play against the Closed when a6 is a very useful move!!
For example 1.e4 c5 2.Nc3 a6 3.g3 b5 4.Bg2 Bb7 5.d3 e6 6.f4 d5
I find it particularly useful to play it aginst players I know like to play the GPA.
I admit it is easier for White if he is either a Closed Sicilian player, or versitile/booked up enough to play the Closed Sicilian as well as the GPA lines too
Originally posted by wolftuneWhat - like Game 4836229 ?
As White playing E4, if my opponent trys the Sicilian, I just play D4 switching to the Smith-Morra gambit. Keeps it lively and takes your opponent out of their comfort zone. E4 is the best!
Originally posted by SquelchbelchC'mon, it wasn't the opening that brought you a win there. Though 11. Ng5 was pretty neat.
What - like Game 4836229 ?