01 Apr 03
Originally posted by PhlabibitLongest main line (as opposed to the 20 move Pirc variations being memorized by old men in our public library) might be the Cambridge Springs Defense, 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.Bg5 Nbd7 5.e3 c6 6.Nf3 Qa5
What is the longest book opening?
Of course, you could argue that this is just a variation of Classical Queen's Gambit.
I consider the Ruy Lopez variations to begin after white's Bishop move 3. Bb5., so it isn't so long.
03 Apr 03
so far all openings mentioned I can trace out to about 10 or 11 moves. I would find myself hard pressed to try and play Grunfeld as White, my queen likes to hang back a bit longer.
If I am not playing an English I am probably playing a Sicilian... and no way I would go more than 6 (if I am lucky) moves before leaving book.
Working on it and thanx for the neat opens to look at.
04 Apr 03
Originally posted by PhlabibitWhat sicilian variation do you prefer? I tend to play the dragon, but when I experiment with the Najdorf it seems to help to stick to the main line fairly well into the game - one false move early on can really get that one screwed up.
so far all openings mentioned I can trace out to about 10 or 11 moves. I would find myself hard pressed to try and play Grunfeld as White, my queen likes to hang back a bit longer.
If I am not playing an English I am probably playing a Sicilian... and no way I would go more than 6 (if I am lucky) moves before leaving book.
Working on it and thanx for the neat opens to look at.
-mike
05 Apr 03
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Originally posted by legionnaireNot too good at knowing the names of the variations... but I tend to go Nc6 on my second move and just play by basic "control of the center" moves. I usually don't go far into book opens unless I am somehow lucky enough to make the right move at the right time. Any time you want a game you can tell me how I did with the open. Also, If I was playing white I guess it would be an English game... I almost never lead with a King Pawn.
What sicilian variation do you prefer? I tend to play the dragon....
-mike
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