09 Jun 03
I am presently trying to figure out my own opening repertoire, and I need some help. I estimate my standing to be about 1300-1400 ELO or so.
Now, I play:
White:
Main opening: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation
Against French Defence: Advance Variation
Against Sicilian: Alapin Variation
Against Pirc/Modern: Pseudo Austrian Attack
Against Indian Defenses: Trompovsky Attack
Black:
Against King's Gambit: Muzio
Against Ruy Lopez: Berlin defense
Against QP opening (d4): Old Benoni or KID/Modern
Can someone enlighten me on my choice of openings ? I somewhat feel that I am not really suited for some of the openings I am playing now, but can't pinpoint which.
Thanks a lot.
09 Jun 03
Originally posted by whitediscWow, you've obviously put a lot of thought towards your openings. At my level I'm still going by the 'defence against d4, defence against e4, and an opening for white'. Specific variations for each opening aren't a real worry for me yet, I'm more concerned with the ideas behind the general opening.
I am presently trying to figure out my own opening repertoire, and I need some help. I estimate my standing to be about 1300-1400 ELO or so.
Now, I play:
White:
Main opening: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation
Against French Defence: Advance Variation
Against Sicilian: Alapin Variation
Against Pirc/Modern: Pseudo Austrian Attack
Against Indian Defens ...[text shortened]... d for some of the openings I am playing now, but can't pinpoint which.
Thanks a lot.
In live internet chess I almost always come out even no matter what opening my opponent plays, even though I jump out of the book pretty early. In my opinion if you can't work out WHY a move is being played in an opening, there's a very good chance you should be studying something else.
09 Jun 03
Originally posted by dylI guess I am someone who will play an opening line only if I can appreciate the ideas and tactics associated with that opening line.
Wow, you've obviously put a lot of thought towards your openings. At my level I'm still going by the 'defence against d4, defence against e4, and an opening for white'. Specific variations for each opening aren't a real worry for me yet, I'm more concerned with the ideas behind the general opening.
In live internet chess I almost always come out even no ...[text shortened]... s being played in an opening, there's a very good chance you should be studying something else.
Else, I tend to lose my way.
09 Jun 03
Originally posted by whitediscFair enough. Just keep in mind that many good players say that opening theory should only take up a tiny part of your study time until you reach a very high level. So far I've seen nothing to make me doubt it 😉.
I guess I am someone who will play an opening line only if I can appreciate the ideas and tactics associated with that opening line.
Else, I tend to lose my way.
09 Jun 03
Originally posted by whitediscDo you like to play agressive or are you more a defensive player?
I am presently trying to figure out my own opening repertoire, and I need some help. I estimate my standing to be about 1300-1400 ELO or so.
Now, I play:
White:
Main opening: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation
Against French Defence: Advance Variation
Against Sicilian: Alapin Variation
Against Pirc/Modern: Pseudo Austrian Attack
Against Indian Defens ...[text shortened]... d for some of the openings I am playing now, but can't pinpoint which.
Thanks a lot.
Olav
10 Jun 03
Originally posted by whitediscControl the center!
I am presently trying to figure out my own opening repertoire, and I need some help. I estimate my standing to be about 1300-1400 ELO or so.
Now, I play:
White:
Main opening: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation
Against French Defence: Advance Variation
Against Sicilian: Alapin Variation
Against Pirc/Modern: Pseudo Austrian Attack
Against Indian Defens ...[text shortened]... d for some of the openings I am playing now, but can't pinpoint which.
Thanks a lot.
No matter how many times you hear it and think how cliche it sounds, the more I play the more I realize it's the truth. Pick several openings that will allow you to do this effectively without excessive maneuvering or getting into awkward positions. This will greatly facilitate your understanding of middlegames, which is the key to good chess. Once you really understand the middle game, opening theory will make a lot more sense to you.
-mike
10 Jun 03
Originally posted by whitediscHow can you not know which ones don't suit you?It are the ones that give you bad positions.Simple😉
I am presently trying to figure out my own opening repertoire, and I need some help. I estimate my standing to be about 1300-1400 ELO or so.
Now, I play:
White:
Main opening: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation
Against French Defence: Advance Variation
Against Sicilian: Alapin Variation
Against Pirc/Modern: Pseudo Austrian Attack
Against Indian Defens ...[text shortened]... d for some of the openings I am playing now, but can't pinpoint which.
Thanks a lot.
Nobody but you can really know what openings suit you.Don't you ever have a good or bad feeling when you're playing some opening.You play one and you understand what the ideas are about,or you don't.You get certain types of middlegame,and you feel at home in them,or you don't.That's it.Nothing more to it.
Anyways,that's just my view on things.Take it for what it's worth🙄
10 Jun 03
Originally posted by whitediscAs an afficionado of openings, you have me a bit confused. First, it seems that you are playing both 1.e4 and 1.d4 in your repetoire. Why? Doesn't this confuse you? Good choice on the exchange variation of the Lopez. Cuts down on a lot of theory! 😀 Also, as black, it is impossible to play the Muzio. I suppose you mean 1. e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5. The Muzio is a sacrificial option for WHITE. It goes as follows: 1. e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. 0-0!? gxf3 Qxf3. It's pretty crazy! 😀
I am presently trying to figure out my own opening repertoire, and I need some help. I estimate my standing to be about 1300-1400 ELO or so.
Now, I play:
White:
Main opening: Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation
Against French Defence: Advance Variation
Against Sicilian: Alapin Variation
Against Pirc/Modern: Pseudo Austrian Attack
Against Indian Defens ...[text shortened]... d for some of the openings I am playing now, but can't pinpoint which.
Thanks a lot.
10 Jun 03
Originally posted by !~TONY~!On the contrary! I believe it is good to have an alternative first move for white to 1.e4. Only, it is not mentioned what the choice will be after 1.d4 d5. In line with the Trompowski, a Torre or a Colle would do well.
As an afficionado of openings, you have me a bit confused. First, it seems that you are playing both 1.e4 and 1.d4 in your repetoire. Why? Doesn't this confuse you? Good choice on the exchange variation of the Lopez. Cuts down on a lot of theory! 😀 Also, as black, it is impossible to play the Muzio. I suppose you mean 1. e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5. The Muz ...[text shortened]... es as follows: 1. e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3. Nf3 g5 4. Bc4 g4 5. 0-0!? gxf3 Qxf3. It's pretty crazy! 😀
Mefisto.
12 Jun 03
Originally posted by LivingLegendA bad position can't turn into a good one unless your opponent makes a mistake.Being a little down on material,like when you gambit one or two pawns,but having more space and active play, doesn't mean the position is bad.
But a bad position with space (a gambit for example) can turn into a good position!
Olav