1. e4.
Because in the beginning you should learn how to play with initiative. And after 1.e4 chances to get such positions are higher.
1. e4.
Because in the beginning you should learn how to play with initiative. And after 1.e4 chances to get such positions are higher.
I'd say stick to d4 or e4, c4 is a bit complicated and quite confusing to play. But honestly, if you play one of those currently, stick to that.
I guess c4. The English opening. I learned this from Top Chess (search on YouTube and you'll find many chess memes including lessons which contain the tutorial for this opening). I tried it against my friend and he thought I was using Stockfish while when I opened the game review (I won that game), then Stockfish said I did 0 blunders.
I would play 1.e4 as white because their is a lot of chess books & chess knowledge which has been passed down during the ages of chess.
When you play with the Black pieces against 1.e4, I don’t recommend 1…e5. LOL
Every person is different, but to me 1…e5 has to many Bc4 (Fried Liver Attack wannabes)
The ranking range between 1200 & 1300 was the worst for me.
I got sick of 1…e5 because I got tired of dealing with those types of people.
I also at the time didn’t know how to defend myself from it very good.
I would recommend playing French, Caro Kan, or Sicilian.
Maybe, you can start with e6 Sicilian at first.
Than switch to Dragon Sicilian at ranking range 1400.
The above is known as the Noah Arc Trap which happens in the Sicilian.
I won a lot of games like that.
If they don’t fall for it, it is ok.
Everything is fine for Black.
When you begin facing stronger plays around 1400, they will not do that as much.
You can try out Sicilian Dragon at that time.
They usually play a very calm line like above which is great for Dragon.
Tougher players will begin playing YugoSlav Attack which should happen around 1800 rankings. I recommend changing lines again at that time.
It’s a crazy looking line like above.
Any opening presents attacking possibilities. And openings aren't passive, chess players are. You can make any game you play as bold or timid as you want.
Ask the same question when you are 1700. For now, openings are far less important than avoiding blunders and picking up free materail.
Any opening presents attacking possibilities. And openings aren't passive, chess players are. You can make any game you play as bold or timid as you want.
Disagree, it's a combination of both, isn't it?
Well, I disagree too. 1. e4 can be played timidly, or like Morphy. Same goes for 1. d4 or 1. c4 or even 1. Nf3. The aggression level in any game is in the hands of the players and depends mainly on how risk averse/acceptant they are.
Which of these is best for players in the 1200 to 1300 rating range?