07 Nov '06 19:03>
Originally posted by WallieAn opening that's labeled "drawish" is only drawish between two grandmasters. Chances are, you will be playing people of varying abilities, not Karpov, Korchnoi or Yusopov.
I read a book by Max Euwe. He states that black should avoid the Ruy Lopez (too many variations) by playing Nf6 after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3.
Elsewhere I read that Petrov's defense is boring and not at all a problem to white: even if Black plays very well, a draw is the best Black can achieve.
I somehow prefer the agressive Nf6 to the passive move Nc6 (I don't like ...[text shortened]... a succesful defense? If not, what is the best thing to do after 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3?
Thank you.