I like 1...b6 as an answer to 1.e3 and 1...g6 as an answer to 1.d3.
In each case, aiming a fianchetto at a center square which the opponent can't occupy with a pawn without loss of time.
Best defense against 1. e3 or 1. d3?
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GreenCastleBlock wrote:
I like 1...b6 as an answer to 1.e3 and 1...g6 as an answer to 1.d3.
In each case, aiming a fianchetto at a center square which the opponent can't occupy with a pawn without loss of time.
I was thinking that as well, to fianchetto because the opponent made such a passive move. It would require the opponent to make an extra move to make up for 1. e3 or 1. d3.
It may be an offense, depending on the way you look at it because the enemy would have made such a passive move. Would it be best to not stick to just gain control of some squares and build up a good defense? In my experience, the best move is Ng6.