d4 Defenses
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I normally do the semi-slav, but I also like the benko gambit when I feel like a sharper game.
Thanks for replying! Any more ideas?
i like the nimzo inidan its really annoying for the opponet to play against
Depends on my mood. Modern Defense (1...g6) when I want a more tactical game. Pribyl/Wade (1...d6) when I want a more positional game. Most White players don't know what to do against either one, but even those that do, both lines are perfectly sound.
Benko
For the cost of a pawn I can get insane pressure most people struggle to deal with (Playing against it OTB without A LOT of knowledge is a nightmare, trust me ive been on the white side). With a ticking clock beside you in a tournament hall this can really make the person feel like they're struggling.
Cons:
They can avoid it in many ways, however transpositions into the vaganian and blumenfeld mean that I still have plenty of chances to create a headache for white, in positions he is likely less familiar with than the Benko.
jempty_method wrote:
blasterdragon wrote:
i like the nimzo inidan its really annoying for the opponet to play against
Why post something with the sub-optimal 4. Bd2?! to make your point. Perhaps this is what your seeing at your level? Actually at your level I'd be surprised if you get into the Nimzo much. But you -- and the person who asked the question -- needed to be prepared for "best play" and by your own admission, that is *not* 4. Bd2. So why don't you post something more critical, such as 4. Qc2 or 4. e3 to name a couple. Actually this is what I *hate* about the Nimzo: White has about a half-dozen ways to play against it.
This is actually what I like about the Nimzo. You need to really know all the multiple choices of the 5-10 first moves and their implications, but after that you are on your own in the positional maze. Said otherwise, you are really quick out of the book and in the middlegame.
jempty_method wrote:
blasterdragon wrote:
i like the nimzo inidan its really annoying for the opponet to play against
Why post something with the sub-optimal 4. Bd2?! to make your point. Perhaps this is what your seeing at your level? Actually at your level I'd be surprised if you get into the Nimzo much. But you -- and the person who asked the question -- needed to be prepared for "best play" and by your own admission, that is *not* 4. Bd2. So why don't you post something more critical, such as 4. Qc2 or 4. e3 to name a couple. Actually this is what I *hate* about the Nimzo: White has about a half-dozen ways to play against it.
i was showing the op why 4.bd2 is a bad move because to a lower player it might seem that white gets out of trouble of the doubled pawns with it but i was explaining why that is good
Moses2792796 wrote:
^^^Yeah plus you have to have something else prepared in case white plays Nf3 instead of Nc3. You can still just develop the bishop to b4 (The Bogo-Indian), but it is certainly not as strong with the knight on c3.
Personally I've tried many different ways to play against d4 and lately of settled for the semi-slav, black has a solid position early and excellent attacking chances later on. It is possile to conduct some beautiful attacks from the Meran variation with the bishops working in tandem after the c5 break. One need only look at Anand's games to see the potential, especially his recent one against Aronian.
in that case i would play the queens indian
The KID as it leads to positions where black can get a strong initiative. Every move in chess should be made to maximize winning chances.
Oran_perrett wrote:
but white can definitely crush you as much as black can crush .
Sounds good to me.
Oran_perrett wrote:
love it that blasterdragon assumes that his transposition to a queens indian will win him a pawn by move 17...
the KID is definitely the most all-in approach to 1.d4 but white can definitely crush you as much as black can crush white. that being said there some really tasty wins to be had from the KID pawn storm
not neccesarily im just throwing a few moves out there which may or may not be good
the budapest, if your opponent doesnt know it you will get an equal if not better position.
The only way for white to get a good position is this:
budapest is alright but if white doesn't fall for any traps blacks position is worse
The benko gambit is usually fun to play, as well as having a fairly simple plan if white accepts it.
Just got to reading the comments and looking at analysis...thanks! Please keep the comments coming.
THe Blumenfeld Gambit is interesting.
I like the Benoni. Throws the game off balance right away and that e-file and strong g7 Bishop are great tactical tools. I also like the Tarrasch.
I played many times d5 and then slav, and several times declined. I hate closed games, and i am much more comfortable with indian defense. however, i don't play the nimzo-indian (especially the main line) as black almost never. I preafer playing g6 and then strike in the center with grunfeld, or some type of benoni, and black's attack potential and devlepment becomes much greater.
What is your favorite defense to 1.d4 and why? Please explain pros and cons, and why it suits your style.