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19th April 2008, 09:33am

by gordo
Canada

Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 100

How to answer 1.E4 C5 2.bC4?

Having some trouble with it as black.

Thanks

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19th April 2008, 09:42am

by gordo
Canada

Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 100

I was just faced with this opening in a game started yesterday. I am in a bad spot because of my early moves. I would like to play it better next time. We are now on move 6 so I am not looking to cheat. Sorry I should have clarified.

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19th April 2008, 10:07am

by cuendillar
Stockholm Sweden

Member Since: Jan 2008
Member Points: 814

I typically play 2...e6 to blunt the bishop, followed by a fairly early a6. If given the chance to, playing d5 in one go is enough for at least equality in my experience. You do not need to hurry with kingside development since white doesn't threaten anything at all.

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19th April 2008, 10:11am

by gordo
Canada

Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 100

awesome thanks guys. appreciate the advice. exactly what i was looking for :)

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19th April 2008, 10:32am

by Loomis
Durham, NC United States

Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 3023

I don't see the point of playing ... a6, there are more productive moves and Bb5 from white is not really a threat. 2. Bc4 is not a good move, but the position is still equal. Black can play 2. ... e6, develop the kingside pieces, castle and then play ... d5. You don't want to open the center with d5 until after you've castled. You should get a good game this way.

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19th April 2008, 11:21am