31 Aug 07
Transpositions are simply ways to achieve a certain position through a different move order. Example: the Bishop Opening 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 can lead to:
2...Nf6 3.Nc3 the Vienna Game, otherwise reached by 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bc4;
2...Nc6 3.Nf3 allowing the Italian Game, Two Knights, etc, otherwise reached by 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4.
The purpose of transpositions is not just to avoid certain openings we may not want to face, but also to give ourselves some extra options that we may not have with the "initial" move order.
If given the possibility in a certain position, would you use transpositions as part of your opening arsenal?
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31 Aug 07
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Originally posted by badivan1I always use transpositions in my opening arsenal.....if fact it is very important to me!
Transpositions are simply ways to achieve a certain position through a different move order. Example: the Bishop Opening 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 can lead to:
2...Nf6 3.Nc3 the Vienna Game, otherwise reached by 1.e4 e5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bc4;
2...Nc6 3.Nf3 allowing the Italian Game, Two Knights, etc, otherwise reached by 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4.
The purpose of transpo ns as part of your opening arsenal?
If you have nothing much to say, just post your comments.
I play 1.Nf3 to avoid specific 1.d4 defences.
After 1.Nf3 d5 I will play 2.d4 as I am happy to play Queens Gambit positions.
After 1.Nf3 Nf6 I will play 2.c4
Here I avoid openings such as
1) Budapest Gambit
2) Albin Counter Gambit
3) Benko Gambit
and many others,
That's it for now, don't want to give too much away 😉
31 Aug 07
Originally posted by Dutch DefenseYeah Dutchie, you could have played the opening better I think 😉
Game 3898852
1.Nf3 f5 2.c4