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Sicillian Vs. English

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How much harder is it to play the Sicillian then the English?

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The English is harder.

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Originally posted by moon 111
How much harder is it to play the Sicillian then the English?
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shouldnt the English be easyer since you have an extra tempo?

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Originally posted by moon 111
shouldnt the English be easyer since you have an extra tempo?
The tempo has nothing to do with how "easy" it is. And I don't think one opening is easier than another, maybe easier to learn the variations, but there's no such thing as an "easy" opening. Openings are different, but not harder or easier. For example, some openings are very sharp, some are more positional. Some openings are very theoretical and many line must be learnt to play them well, while others practically play themselves. Some openings take center control right away, while others let the opponent take it and then they fight for it later. Whichever opening you used should be based on preference and what feels right, not which you think is "easier".

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i meen like... there some openings that you realy have to be careful and have to study very hard others (like the kings pawn opening) are much less precise

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Originally posted by moon 111
i meen like... there some openings that you realy have to be careful and have to study very hard others (like the kings pawn opening) are much less precise
Wow, ok. Like I just explained, some openings are more theoretical and others practically play themselves. If you use the Sicilian there's a very good chance that you will have to learn LOTS of theory (Especially in the Dragon and Najdorf variations) however, knowing this theory really pays off. The english can be theoretical, but doesn't have to be. When I used this opening (around March-May) I employed the Botvinnik formation in almost EVERY game, this helped lessen the theory and I was able to play on general principles fairly well.

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I have more trouble playing the Sicillian than the English Opening.

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The Botvinnik formation and Queen's Gambit (by transposition) are the only ways I play 1. c4. I personally dislike it (as anyone who has seen my games as white will notice that i am a 1. e4 player) and find that a reversed closed sicilian is a pain to face.