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the basic rubin

 
24th February 2010, 02:42pm
#1
by chessmaster102
Detroit MI United States
Member Since: May 2009
Member Points: 2451

Can someone tell me the concepts or/and basics of the Rubinstein variation of the dutch.

25th February 2010, 06:10pm
#2
by unixadmin
ILLINOIS United States
Member Since: Apr 2009
Member Points: 105

I don't know this line, but I will give my idea on the position.

For Black, I would aim at securing the white squares in the center.  Hopefully try to develop a long term attack on the K-side, using the f file.  As well, try to find a good square for my White squared Bishop.

For White, I would try to get in e4 when it has a lasting advantage.  Long term I would attack either the center or Q-side.

I think that general opening principles apply at such an early point.

 

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