Chess openings for london players

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Bere-ex

Hello,

As mentioned in the title, I would like to know your suggestions for a london player to pick openings to play as black.

Thanks in advance happy

ThrillerFan

1...e5 against 1.e4 and 1...d5 against 1.d4.

All the London is good for is to draw.  Symmetrical Defenses have the highest draw rate!

LordVandheer

Hippo I suppose? You can somewhat get away with playing system openings thanks to having the first move advantage. Black doesn't have that. Though I would like if a more knowledge person could correct me on this.

YasirCarlsen

:) :.(

Bere-ex

Allright I'll check the hippo then happy

Thank you.

RussBell

@Bere-ex -

Assuming you are asking about a defense for Black against the London System...

Check out the items here pertaining to defending against the London System...

Introduction To The London System & Jobava London System...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/the-london-system

Bere-ex
RussBell wrote:

@Bere-ex -

Assuming you are asking about a defense for Black against the London System...

Check out the items here pertaining to defending against the London System...

Introduction To The London System & Jobava London System...

https://www.chess.com/blog/RussBell/the-london-system

No it's about openings for black to play that has somewhat a similar style to the london, like something solid and that doesn't have too much theory

Bere-ex
Gondiwaanachess wrote:

Why did everyone did this london opening? I dont know why?

For me I pick that one because it's easy to learn, so I'm kinda using it as an easy way to start stydying opening theory 

MrBlunderer76

Scandinavian with black. Limited theory

Laskersnephew

"All the London is good for is to draw. "

LOL! You never hear grandmasters talking like that

Jenium

If you're into boring, unambitious positions you might want to check out the Petroff. tongue

newbie4711

Caro Kann is also a good choice for London players