I just played a live match with black. My opponent started with d3. I've never played this opening before. But what's the name of the opening? What is the plan of the opening?
Because I don't know how to play, I played it just safe. My opponent made several mistakes, so I still don't know how to play it right. Can anyone help?
It's called the Mieses Opening. It's mostly a transpositional device, likely moving into something hypermodern (such as the King's Indian Attack).
Yes, I actually play 1. d3 myself sometimes to get into a King's Indian Attack formation against most anything black will play.
Okay... and how about my development? Is it normal against this opening?
2. Bb2 was not a good move. That makes the bishop very weak!
Chao, I suppose that you mean 2. .... - Bb7. But why makes it your Bishop weak? You often see the fiancetto....
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