I’m 1300 rapid and I don’t think I’ve seen anyone play the main line against it even once. Most seem to struggle to know what to do against it.
If there’s a downside is that if they respond well against the defence then they can end up with a big pawn centre that can be tough to deal with if they’ve defended it. Although if I was less lazy and knew the lines better I’d know better how to deal with that. Just most people get blunder or get sidetracked before building a big centre so I haven’t practiced the lines much.
Either one of these defenses over the other, or pros and cons of each?
Planning to buy a course for one of them however they both seem very appealing and can’t make up my mind.
Thanks!