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mnazam
Hi.... My name is Azam, from Malaysia. i have a problem with black. Can anyone can give any suggestion or tips what is the best game for black ? Thanks
Gundisalvus
There is no "best game" for black. You have to react to your opponent, no ifs, ands, or buts.
ChaosTHM
Trial and Error
pvmike
here are ruben fine's rules for the opening, it's a good starting pointOPENING RULES1. Open with a center pawn.2. Develop with threats.3. Play knights before bishops.4. Castle as soon as possible.5. Avoid developing the queen too early.6. Do not move the same piece twice without a good reason.7. Use your minor pieces to fight for the center.8. Maintain at least one pawn in the center.9. Make as few pawn moves as possible.10. Avoid sacrificing without a clear and adequate reason.
hazeleyes
black always has the problem of being a little behind on something.The only thing i've found that can help to give you an advantage as black is try and make as many practical chances for white to go wrong.
The easiest way of doing this is to provide as many tactical chances for them to slip as you possibly can and,when you start to get to a higher lvl start setting natural traps for the opponet(traps that dont compromise your position).
When they slip take advantage of it and shore up your problems to make sure you dont lose the gift they just gave you.
NrthrnKnght
try and play indian defenses kings and queens indian nf6 g6 d6 bg7 00 then work toward e5 or c5 as your break out
and sometimes f5
thanks friends for the advises.
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