pfren wrote:
chyss wrote:
Even masters play dubious moves. Look at some of Carlsen's openings! :)
What makes you think you understand Carlsen's openings? Certianly enough not your own "knowledge"...
I think by dubious he means "quiet" moves like 1.h3 which i remember carlsen playing (Probably a rapid) and the game just transposed into a regular game.
I guess 2..b6 could be playable but it might not be best to try to force a QID type setup without an early White Nf3. It looks like it makes it really hard to achieve Black's QID aims, which in my experience basically amount to:
Black's got a deferred counterplay defense with White usually getting a strong center and more space early. Black probably needs a solid setup before counter. Premature counter or slow dev typically ends up with an unpleasant position.
The B a8-h1 diagonal is a key. d5 and e4 square control/occupation are very important to control White's plusses. Maybe d5 even more than than the initial e4.
Black's c-pawn timing and placement is a major consideration due to a8 diagonal needs. And exchanges w/o disadvantage are usually good for Black. (N on e4 fulcrum/ B on g2)
2...b6 with a White Nc3 might give White too much d5 control making it cost Black at least time to get anywhere toward equal.
For the stub game on the a8 diagonal, d5, & e4 ideas I use:
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1067973