Originally posted by kmac27Everybody on board with the above quote? I have not studied the Sicilian a great deal -- some -- and usually have a hell of rough time. I can't seem to get anywhere with it. It doesn't seem to suit me. I don't seem to understand it's potential or internal logic. I always thought this was because I haven't studied it a lot. Maybe it's because I'm not that much of an attacking player, though, as I play rather conservatively. Could that be it? Is it likely the Sicilian is just not my game?
the sicicilian is for the attacking player. you have to be a player with balls to play it well.
Originally posted by bassoI don't think you have to be a great attacking player, I think that you have to be an active player who enjoys dynamic positions and tactical ideas. So that's pretty close to an attacking player I guess. Hahaha, bottom line- if it does work for you, and you don't like it, play something else. If you do like it, keep working!
Everybody on board with the above quote? I have not studied the Sicilian a great deal -- some -- and usually have a hell of rough time. I can't seem to get anywhere with it. It doesn't seem to suit me. I don't seem to understand it's potential or internal logic. I always thought this was because I haven't studied it a lot. Maybe it's because I'm not that ...[text shortened]... rather conservatively. Could that be it? Is it likely the Sicilian is just not my game?
Originally posted by ShinidokiYeah f4 sicilian is not a serious opening anymore because the move 2...d5! equalises for black instantly. I think whites best play in f4 sicilian is to ignore his d5 pawn and just let black recapture on d5 with the knight.
How Not to play the F4. Sicilian as White: -
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