Flank Openings!
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Luskojs
Jun 12, 2024
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#1
I f8nd it very hard to find some theory in the flank openings for black. I have weapons for f4 c4 g4 but moves like nf3 ,g3 and b3 confuse me a LOT ! But most important is probably the nf3 line since its more common but if you know a weapon for the other openings, suggestions is always thankful. just so you know, i want something tactical!
Jun 12, 2024
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#2
The moment that you start saying you want to force something tactical is the moment you lose.
To win in chess, you must master both tactics and strategy. Relying on either alone is the wrong approach. There are Slav games with tactics and there are positional Najdorf Sicilians.
The question you should be asking yourself is what you play against 1.d4 and base your play off of that since it can transpose, and if it doesn't, you know what flank opening theory you need to study.
Like a King's Indian player would play 1.Nf3 Nf6 followed by g6 and Bg7. A QGD player would play 1.Nf3 d5 2.c4 e6 and now 3.d4 is a QGD or Catalan, depending on next move by White, while 3.b3 or 3.g3 would be a Reti. Dutch players would play 1...e6 or 1...f5. Etc.
If you play garbage like the Budapest or Englund, you are out of luck against 1.Nf3.
Jun 12, 2024
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#3
ThrillerFan wrote:
The question you should be asking yourself is what you play against 1.d4 and base your play off of that since it can transpose
The English is relevant here as well. My d4 repertoire is such that I could play either 1...Nf6 or 1...d5 against Nf3, but in fact I have to play ...d5 to forbid transpositions to the English, since I play 1...e5 against that.
Jun 13, 2024
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#4
i am an benoni-player so should it be good playing my initial set-up? and what happens if they dont go for d4 but g3 and the KIA Cuz i really love exciting games where its very complicated and much tactics but the KIA does not give me the kind off vibes!
Jun 13, 2024
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#5
A Benoni player must know the Anti-Benoni anyway (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.Nf3) which is technically a line of the Symmetrical English (1.c4 c5 2.Nf3 Nf6 3.d4).
If you are a Sicilian player, which most Benoni players are, 1.Nf3 c5 2.e4 transpose. As far as 2.c4, you have a Symmetrical English. If he fianchettos and plays d3 and e4, the KIA, same line you play in KIA vs Sicilian (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 whatever your second move is 3.d3 is also KIA vs Sicilian).
So as a Benoni player, you mainly need to know the Symmetrical English and KIA vs Sicilian.
There is no way to force a tactical name no matter what White does. I play 1.b4, 1.c4, and 1.f4 as White.
Jun 13, 2024
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#6
im actually a symmetrical player in the english so that will not be a problem. Thanks for the suggestion
Flank openings are often underrated in chess, but they can lead to dynamic and exciting positions. They allow for aggressive play of pieces and attacks on the wing while avoiding the theoretical main battlefield. With proper understanding and preparation, flank gaps are great opportunities for unbalanced combat, where creativity and precise calculation are key. Don't ignore these chances - take advantage of the unique opportunities they offer to play to win.
Jun 14, 2024
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#8
The bad part about playing chess with the black pieces is that if white doesn't want a tactical battle, you're not going to be able to do anything about it without compromising your position.
Thrillerfan has already said pretty much everything that needed to be said, so I'll just add that sometimes you'll have to deal with play you don't like in certain openings, and be patient.