Clash With the Opponent's BEST Opening!
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When you’re in a chess game as the black pieces, you’ll face against your opponent’s best opening every time. With the black pieces, we’re on the defense, make sure to follow the principle of equalizing the position before we taking action. I understand this is easier said than done.
You’re going to battle against strong opponents who are very knowledgeable about E4 openings and D4 openings. This is a call for you to be proficient in both areas as the black pieces. Opening preparation is important. Figuring out the opponent’s favorite line takes priority.
So let’s say you’re challenging an E4 player for the first time, then there isn’t much preparation you can work on against the opponent. But if you know this person and they already defeated you several different times, good preparation can go a long way.
Sometimes chess requires doing a little homework successfully because the goal of Chess is to win more games.
You love the Sicilian Defense and the previous games you played against the opponent felt one-sided. You reviewed those games and found out they had a perfect score in the opening against you.
This is a good indication of leveling up your gameplay or choosing a different sideline to throw your opponent off. Remember, in their best opening, they are still human.
You have to spot the weaknesses to take advantage of the position. So, when you are clashing with someone’s favorite chess opening you can either choose to test them fully and play the skill game or try to guide them away with a sideline that they possibly don’t know. Another option you can take is using a completely different opening than the Sicilian Defense against e4.
But that’s taking a risky chance of the opponent not understanding the other opening even better than the first. In this case, I stay solid in my favorite opening in response to white’s first move. If you switch from the Sicilian Defense to the Caro Kann, you have to acknowledge that those are two different playing styles. So you’re taking a big gamble, thinking you have a better shot with a different opening.
If you’re used to playing both the Caro Kann and the Sicilian Defense, then go for it.
Opening clashes can be fun, especially if you psychologically know what’s going on in the position. Experienced players acknowledge these mental games in chess.
Why did I lose this many games against this person in my favorite defense? It’s because they know the tools of chess opening Warfare. When you become a stronger player, the opening becomes astronomically more important. There’s a smaller market for error if you’re trying to reach a high rating.
One last thing, if you’re battling someone above your skill level, just learn from each game.
Keep fighting until the end, staying focused in chess, and real life too! PEACE
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