02 Apr 08
Originally posted by Ramnedits cool how an opening with a slow buildup can bring nice sacs on the kingside attacks (once the central tension is released)
What's the opinion on it? I don't play d4 but it seems a tempting response to Nimzo.
d4 Nf6
Nf3 d5
e3 c5
Nbd2 Nbd7
c3 e6
Bd3
It wouldn't be too good of a suprise weapon in OTB though I doubt.
try it! 🙂
02 Apr 08
Originally posted by najdorfslayerYeah I just learned from Korch that Bf5 does really do some good. it crushes that whole diagonal which is usually important in d4 systems.
Agreed, it seems to be forgotten in some Colle texts.
Dealing with d4 deviations by John Cox gives nice lines against it that don't look so good for White.
02 Apr 08
Originally posted by RamnedYeah the thing is after the usual moves White's best plan is usually to play c4 anyway, and you have a slightly inferior version of the Slav.
Yeah I just learned from Korch that Bf5 does really do some good. it crushes that whole diagonal which is usually important in d4 systems.
02 Apr 08
Originally posted by RamnedActually its in most Queens gambit and Queens pawn opening setups - if Black managed to place their bishop f5 or exchange white squared bishops, then black must be OK.
Yeah I just learned from Korch that Bf5 does really do some good. it crushes that whole diagonal which is usually important in d4 systems.
02 Apr 08
Originally posted by najdorfslayertheir is no such thing as a weak slav. therefore this must not be slavic. slav=hammer. opponent=nail.
Yeah the thing is after the usual moves White's best plan is usually to play c4 anyway, and you have a slightly inferior version of the Slav.
don't forget it.
03 Apr 08
After 1 d4 Nf6 2 Nf3 d5 3 e3 Bf5, White probably does best to transpose into a Queen's Gambit with 4 c4.
If instead of 4 c4, White plays the Colle-move 4 Bd3 anyway, Soltis recommends that Black SHOULD NOT capture the Bishop with 4...Bxd3 because of 5 cxd3!, strengthening White's center. Soltis recommends 4...e6 instead.