In Alburt et al., Chess Openings for Black, they recommend "letting the book do the work for you" and the Nimzo-Indian (or Bogo-Indian) in response to 1. d4. But I have yet to be able to get into either opening because, I keep seeing this:
1 ... Nf6
2 c4 e6
3 e3
What opening is this or does it transpose back to N-I or B-I?
Originally posted by mathemosi have that book.. dont ever use it, too much to learn(that i know i wont be able to memorize) and i think the recommendation of 1800 for that is good too..
In Alburt et al., Chess Openings for Black, they recommend "letting the book do the work for you" and the Nimzo-Indian (or Bogo-Indian) in response to 1. d4. But I have yet to be able to get into either opening because, I keep seeing this:
1 ... Nf6
2 c4 e6
3 e3
What opening is this or does it transpose back to N-I or B-I?
but i think if youre getting 3.e3 a lot that you should be able to well.. they have made 3 straight pawn moves and have blocked a bishop
Originally posted by mathemosIt could transpose but its not a great option for white and black should punish such timid play.
In Alburt et al., Chess Openings for Black, they recommend "letting the book do the work for you" and the Nimzo-Indian (or Bogo-Indian) in response to 1. d4. But I have yet to be able to get into either opening because, I keep seeing this:
1 ... Nf6
2 c4 e6
3 e3
What opening is this or does it transpose back to N-I or B-I?
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After 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 e3, I would consider playing 3...c5, leading to a Modern Benoni if White plays 4 d5. This is I think good for Black because White almost always plays e2-e4 at some point in the Benoni, which in this case would mean that White has lost a tempo. If White doesn't play 4 d5, then Black can play 4...d5, transposing into a favorable Tarrasch Defense because White has entombed his QB.
Originally posted by irontigranThere is a lot to remember but that may just be inherent to the problem of the opening. The authors claim to have chosen openings that limit the number of variations. I plan to just learn relatively few moves of each so as not to be taken by complete surprise.
i have that book.. dont ever use it, too much to learn(that i know i wont be able to memorize) and i think the recommendation of 1800 for that is good too..
Originally posted by gaychessplayerThank you for the recommendation. I too now think that 3...c5 is a good way to follow through.
After 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e6 3 e3, I would consider playing 3...c5, leading to a Modern Benoni if White plays 4 d5. This is I think good for Black because White almost always plays e2-e4 at some point in the Benoni, which in this case would mean that White has lost a tempo. If White doesn't play 4 d5, then Black can play 4...d5, transposing into a favorable Tarrasch Defense because White has entombed his QB.
If you want to stay in your repertoire, or close to it, the obvious choice is to play 3...Bb4+. Then:
4. Nc3 transposes back into the Rubenstein Variation of the Nimzo Indian.
4. Bd2 and 4. Nbd2 are likely to transpose back into the Bogo Indian after a later Nf3 by White. I don't see any good reason for White to delay playing this move, since he of course has to develop this piece so he can castle, and f3 is definitely the best square.