DEBATE: What is best opening? - Chess Forums - Page 3

CaroKannEnjoyer02 · 2023-10-15T16:40:44-07:00

I want to see everyones reasons for playing their individual openings, and why they prefer them over others. You will give 3 answers: Opening as white: (If you leave this blank, we will assume you play italian game, How original of you!) Opening as black against 1. e4: Opening as black against 1. d4

CaroKannEnjoyer02

Dec 9, 2023

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#41

bald55 wrote:

Scotch game is obviously best

I usually play the Göring Gambit after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4

I play e5 against e4 and Nf6 against d4

If I am playing against the French Defense, I will do the exchange variation to annoy people. 😈

If I am playing against the Caro-Kann Defense, I will also do the exchange variation.

If I am playing against the Sicilian Defense, I do 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5.

If I am playing against the Philidor Defense, I do Bb5.

If I am playing against the Petrov's Defense, I capture the free pawn.

If I am playing against the Alekhine's Defense, I kick the knight.

If I am playing against the Scandinavian Defense, I capture the pawn.

As black

If I am playing against the Vienna Game, I do the Falkbeer Variation.

If I am playing against the Center Game, I capture the pawn.

HOW DARE YOU USE EXCHANGE AGAINST CARO WAHHH

Edit: AND AGAINST FRENCH TOO? You really are a monster. (This is all a joke btw lol)

AngryPuffer

Dec 9, 2023

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#42

bald55 wrote:

Scotch game is obviously best

I usually play the Göring Gambit after 1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. d4 exd4

I play e5 against e4 and Nf6 against d4

If I am playing against the French Defense, I will do the exchange variation to annoy people. 😈

If I am playing against the Caro-Kann Defense, I will also do the exchange variation.

If I am playing against the Sicilian Defense, I do 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5.

If I am playing against the Philidor Defense, I do Bb5.

If I am playing against the Petrov's Defense, I capture the free pawn.

If I am playing against the Alekhine's Defense, I kick the knight.

If I am playing against the Scandinavian Defense, I capture the pawn.

As black

If I am playing against the Vienna Game, I do the Falkbeer Variation.

If I am playing against the Center Game, I capture the pawn.

tree55555

May 23, 2024

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#43

Italian for white, French for black against e4, and Indian against d4

hermanjohnell

May 23, 2024

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#44

As one can only control ones first move e4 for white.

tygxc

May 24, 2024

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#45

Ruy Lopez, both colors.

Mazetoskylo

May 24, 2024

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#46

Stevee974 wrote:

lassus_dinnao wrote:

What did you say, FI AN CHE TTO???!!!In the FRENCH DEFENCE???!! Damn bro’s playing some ohio chess fr

Tell me what's wrong with fiancietto in the french defense.

There is nothing wrong with a French fiancé.

MariasWhiteKnight

May 24, 2024

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#47

I think the answer to the question "what is the best opening" is very easy, but very hard to actually resolve.

It depends upon YOU. Mainly:

1. What is your playstyle ?

2. What is your goal ?

That means, everyone has different preferences.

But for masters I think the answer is easy: they need to be prepared for anything.

blueemu

May 24, 2024

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#48

At our level of play your only important task in the opening is to reach a middle-game position in which you feel comfortable and confident. Whatever sequence of initial moves gets you there, is the best opening for you.

For me, that's:

As White: usually 1.e4 heading into the Ruy Lopez. Often 1. Nf3 instead, heading into a King's Indian Attack.

Black against 1. e4: Sicilian Najdorf.

Black against 1. d4: King's Indian Defense, Panno variation if the option presents itself.

I choose my openings so that I can be confident of reaching an unbalanced position, where both players have strengths and weaknesses and both sides can play for a win.

Shining_Sun16

May 24, 2024

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#49

Only thing I know is how to block E4 with the horse and nothing else about the Alekhine defense

RivertonKnight

May 24, 2024

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#50

Yeah, it is the horsey thingy.

kerolena

May 24, 2024

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#51

The debate over the best opening in various contexts, whether it be in chess, literature, or any other field, is a topic that sparks passionate discussion among enthusiasts. In chess, for instance, there's ongoing debate among players about the most effective opening moves to gain control of the board or launch a successful attack. Some argue for the classic openings like the Sicilian Defense or the Queen's Gambit, while others advocate for more unconventional approaches like the King's Indian Defense or the London System. Similarly, in literature, the debate over the best opening line or paragraph rages on, with aficionados championing iconic beginnings such as "Call me Ishmael" from Moby Dick or "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" from A Tale of Two Cities. Ultimately, the answer to what constitutes the "best" opening depends on individual preferences, strategic objectives, and the specific context in which it's being evaluated, making it a subject ripe for endless exploration and interpretation .

jmpchess12

May 24, 2024

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#52

blueemu wrote:

At our level of play your only important task in the opening is to reach a middle-game position in which you feel comfortable and confident. Whatever sequence of initial moves gets you there, is the best opening for you.

Exactly this.

rqursaan

May 27, 2024

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#53

Slav Defense Vs Queen Gambit

joshforthewin

May 27, 2024

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#54

kerolena wrote:

The debate over the best opening in various contexts, whether it be in chess, literature, or any other field, is a topic that sparks passionate discussion among enthusiasts. In chess, for instance, there's ongoing debate among players about the most effective opening moves to gain control of the board or launch a successful attack. Some argue for the classic openings like the Sicilian Defense or the Queen's Gambit, while others advocate for more unconventional approaches like the King's Indian Defense or the London System. Similarly, in literature, the debate over the best opening line or paragraph rages on, with aficionados championing iconic beginnings such as "Call me Ishmael" from Moby Dick or "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" from A Tale of Two Cities. Ultimately, the answer to what constitutes the "best" opening depends on individual preferences, strategic objectives, and the specific context in which it's being evaluated, making it a subject ripe for endless exploration and interpretation .

did you just copy that off chatgpt lol?

blueemu

Jun 7, 2024

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#55

tenalena wrote:

The issue of the ideal start in a variety of situations, including chess, literature, and public speaking, is a complex and individualized one that frequently hinges on personal tastes, objectives, and the particular circumstances at hand. For instance, in chess, players may argue over the advantages of various opening moves according to their style of play and preferred strategies. Comparably, the ideal introduction of a piece of literature might change based on the genre, target readership, and goals of the writer.

Chat-bot.

KieferSmith

Jun 7, 2024

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#56

Opening as white: Réti, typically Réti Gambit though these days people have grown wise to it

Opening as black (e4): Caro-Kann, though sometimes I experiment with Nimzowitsch or Scandinavian

Opening as black (d4): Indian game

crazedrat1000

Jun 8, 2024

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#57

white: right now I'd say the Jobava. For a club player it's not just the Jobava, but the whole chigorin system is excellent - 35% of the time your opponent heads toward a pirc or french and often doesn't know how they got there.
black: 1. e4 - today I'm going to say Petrov but that could change next month
1. d4 - still a fan of the tarrasch / semi-tarrasch here