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22nd January 2009, 02:45pm
#1
by thetman
calgary Canada
Member Since: Jan 2009
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I allways start with getting my knights out but are there other good moves. I always think of changing that stradigy but I never get around to it

22nd January 2009, 02:52pm
#2
by Kupov
Banff Alberta Canada
Member Since: Sep 2008
Member Points: 1645


I think it is safe to say that no other good moves exist :P

But seriously there are definitely some better opening moves than simply always moving your knights out, I would suggest looking up an opening you think suits you (the ruy lopez is a popular one) and learn a few lines into it.

But really knowing the technical openings is of minor use to a beginner.

22nd January 2009, 02:53pm
#3
by Kupov
Banff Alberta Canada
Member Since: Sep 2008
Member Points: 1645

The ruy lopez opening.

22nd January 2009, 02:54pm
#4
by bluespiano
Calgary Canada
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Try getting your king pawn out with those knights.  Then get your bishops out to help control the centre of the board.

22nd January 2009, 02:56pm
#5
by Kupov
Banff Alberta Canada
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Member Points: 1645

Something like this, etc.

22nd January 2009, 03:01pm
#6
by thetman
calgary Canada
Member Since: Jan 2009
Member Points: 230

thanks guys

22nd January 2009, 03:05pm
#7
by thetman
calgary Canada
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thanks again. I am trying thos out in a game righLaughingt now

22nd January 2009, 04:28pm
#8
by Kupov
Banff Alberta Canada
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Tell us how it works for you :D

22nd January 2009, 06:49pm
#9
by thetman
calgary Canada
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its working great. It worked just liked you said

23rd January 2009, 03:17pm
#10
by rich
United Kingdom
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I usually develop Bishops before Knights.

23rd January 2009, 07:01pm
#11
by thetman
calgary Canada
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you know I have never tried that.Embarassed

24th January 2009, 12:39am
#12
by HotFlow
KL, Malaysia Malaysia
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Try rooks first, bluffing your opponent into thinking you are a complete beginner. 

24th January 2009, 12:50am
#13
by Phelon
International
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Member Points: 2297

Dont listen to em thetman. Bishops before knights is a bad idea. Moving your knights out first is not a bad idea, it is a move that many top players have made, although at your level it might help your chess to push one of your central pawns and then develop your knight and bishop instead. I hope I have helped you.

24th January 2009, 08:26am
#14
by thetman
calgary Canada
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Member Points: 230
Phelon wrote:

Dont listen to em thetman. Bishops before knights is a bad idea. Moving your knights out first is not a bad idea, it is a move that many top players have made, although at your level it might help your chess to push one of your central pawns and then develop your knight and bishop instead. I hope I have helped you.


 thanks

24th January 2009, 08:28am
#15
by thetman
calgary Canada
Member Since: Jan 2009
Member Points: 230
HotFlow wrote:

Try rooks first, bluffing your opponent into thinking you are a complete beginner. 


 that sounds intereting. ill try that

24th January 2009, 08:42am
#16
by SirDavid
United States
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Knights first is generally the right idea. The knights have natural squares on f3 and c3, but Bishops can go to a number of places, so you usually await developments before deciding where to put them.

24th January 2009, 08:43am
#17
by rich
United Kingdom
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Sometimes I do 1.e4 Bc4, or 1.d4 Bg5.

24th January 2009, 08:51am
#18
by thetman
calgary Canada
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I am usualy not very content about getting my pawns out infront. I dont know why but this move II learned could be usefull

24th January 2009, 08:57am
#19
by rich
United Kingdom
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Member Points: 27854

the Queen might do better on b3.

24th January 2009, 09:03am
#20
by thetman
calgary Canada
Member Since: Jan 2009
Member Points: 230
rich wrote:

the Queen might do better on b3.


 yea that would work two

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