I hate 1.e4....

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piyushbothra25

Try sicilian defenseor sicilian dragon variation in that try kasparov moves.

Or try italian game guioco piano.

Mastermind_95
Sofademon wrote:

Looking at your stats, it looks like you play lots of Blitz and Bullet, and yor rating goes way down on Standard time controls.  You are asking for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  It sounds like your style is based on creating enormous tactical complications in fast games.  Kind of a one trick pony, and while I am not saying that you couldn't kick my butt at blitz, it sounds like you fail horribly (8% victory) when you run into someone who goes for classical development and doesn't fall for the tricks.

The very unfortunate news is that you probably should be working on fundamentals rather than cheap shot chess that doesn't work when people have more time to think or just go for a solid, classical development scheme.  If you don't you are going to be stuck being a gimmick blitz player who can't handle someone who just builds up a sound control of the center and developes instead of the typical blitz "attack like your hair is on fire" methods.


Well, I have registered here three days ago ... And i have only played bullet here ... I have only played 1 standard game and won it ... Two blitz games and won them ;) .. i first want to reach 2600 bullet so i can force standatrd and blitz then ... And I am not looking for trapps while I play bullet ... I play it same as Standard ... Sharp and deadly attacking tactics ;)

Sofademon
Mastermind_95 wrote:
Sofademon wrote:

Looking at your stats, it looks like you play lots of Blitz and Bullet, and yor rating goes way down on Standard time controls.  You are asking for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  It sounds like your style is based on creating enormous tactical complications in fast games.  Kind of a one trick pony, and while I am not saying that you couldn't kick my butt at blitz, it sounds like you fail horribly (8% victory) when you run into someone who goes for classical development and doesn't fall for the tricks.

The very unfortunate news is that you probably should be working on fundamentals rather than cheap shot chess that doesn't work when people have more time to think or just go for a solid, classical development scheme.  If you don't you are going to be stuck being a gimmick blitz player who can't handle someone who just builds up a sound control of the center and developes instead of the typical blitz "attack like your hair is on fire" methods.


Well, I have registered here three days ago ... And i have only played bullet here ... I have only played 1 standard game and won it ... Two blitz games and won them ;) .. i first want to reach 2600 bullet so i can force standatrd and blitz then ... And I am not looking for trapps while I play bullet ... I play it same as Standard ... Sharp and deadly attacking tactics ;)


 Umm, thats all very nice.  You do realize that my comments were addressed to the original poster in the thread and his request for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  I don't understand what you mean when you say you want to reach 2600 bullet so you can "force" standard.  What do you mean?

BigTy

The answer is simple. Avoid gimmicky trap openings like the Latvian or Halloween gambit and learn to play real chess. I recommend learning the black side of 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6. You will get your fair share of tactics, but most importantly, if you choose main lines (as everyone should) you will improve a lot more than if you play crap and hope your opponent does not know it. You could also try the Sicilian, but it is more work and requires more precision as the positions are usually quite sharp.

There is no reason to hate 1.e4. Just find something reliable and stick with it for more than a few weeks and your results will improve.

sabinevannooten

You could play Petrov, because e4 players usually hate it.

southpawsam
Sofademon wrote:
Mastermind_95 wrote:
Sofademon wrote:

Looking at your stats, it looks like you play lots of Blitz and Bullet, and yor rating goes way down on Standard time controls.  You are asking for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  It sounds like your style is based on creating enormous tactical complications in fast games.  Kind of a one trick pony, and while I am not saying that you couldn't kick my butt at blitz, it sounds like you fail horribly (8% victory) when you run into someone who goes for classical development and doesn't fall for the tricks.

The very unfortunate news is that you probably should be working on fundamentals rather than cheap shot chess that doesn't work when people have more time to think or just go for a solid, classical development scheme.  If you don't you are going to be stuck being a gimmick blitz player who can't handle someone who just builds up a sound control of the center and developes instead of the typical blitz "attack like your hair is on fire" methods.


Well, I have registered here three days ago ... And i have only played bullet here ... I have only played 1 standard game and won it ... Two blitz games and won them ;) .. i first want to reach 2600 bullet so i can force standatrd and blitz then ... And I am not looking for trapps while I play bullet ... I play it same as Standard ... Sharp and deadly attacking tactics ;)


 Umm, thats all very nice.  You do realize that my comments were addressed to the original poster in the thread and his request for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  I don't understand what you mean when you say you want to reach 2600 bullet so you can "force" standard.  What do you mean?


 I have to disagree with you Sofademon, as I have beaten USCF 1800s with Philidor Counter Attacks in 8 moves... with no time control...  They don't just work in blitz.  I won a tournamnet a while back with the avergae rating between 1600 and 1700, playing excluively the Grob Attack and the Philidor Counter Attack.

And I have tried classical moves... They lose...  Wink

eaglex

yeah play petroff or caro kann e4 players hate that

BirdsDaWord

Petroff?  Play for a Four knights then, if you don't like to face the Petroff.

BirdsDaWord

The Philidor Countergambit is easy to get...

southpawsam

My apology, it is the Philidor CounterGAMBIT, not the Philidor Counter Attack...

Still, regardless of what theory ways, I think it is a good weapon

BirdsDaWord

I knew what he was talking about...

JuliStorm

e4 i like to play kings indian defence or the sicilian.

BirdsDaWord
diogens wrote:
JuliStorm wrote:

e4 i like to play kings indian defence or the sicilian.


KID is played against 1.d4 not e4


Against 1. e4, called the Pirc.  

BirdsDaWord

This is true.  I was pretty sure that was what he was referring to though.

Sofademon
southpawsam wrote:
Sofademon wrote:
Mastermind_95 wrote:
Sofademon wrote:

Looking at your stats, it looks like you play lots of Blitz and Bullet, and yor rating goes way down on Standard time controls.  You are asking for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  It sounds like your style is based on creating enormous tactical complications in fast games.  Kind of a one trick pony, and while I am not saying that you couldn't kick my butt at blitz, it sounds like you fail horribly (8% victory) when you run into someone who goes for classical development and doesn't fall for the tricks.

The very unfortunate news is that you probably should be working on fundamentals rather than cheap shot chess that doesn't work when people have more time to think or just go for a solid, classical development scheme.  If you don't you are going to be stuck being a gimmick blitz player who can't handle someone who just builds up a sound control of the center and developes instead of the typical blitz "attack like your hair is on fire" methods.


Well, I have registered here three days ago ... And i have only played bullet here ... I have only played 1 standard game and won it ... Two blitz games and won them ;) .. i first want to reach 2600 bullet so i can force standatrd and blitz then ... And I am not looking for trapps while I play bullet ... I play it same as Standard ... Sharp and deadly attacking tactics ;)


 Umm, thats all very nice.  You do realize that my comments were addressed to the original poster in the thread and his request for a "sharp, trappy" opening.  I don't understand what you mean when you say you want to reach 2600 bullet so you can "force" standard.  What do you mean?


 I have to disagree with you Sofademon, as I have beaten USCF 1800s with Philidor Counter Attacks in 8 moves... with no time control...  They don't just work in blitz.  I won a tournamnet a while back with the avergae rating between 1600 and 1700, playing excluively the Grob Attack and the Philidor Counter Attack.

And I have tried classical moves... They lose... 


 

It is often said that at club level everything is playable.  You are throwing surprise openings at what amounts to be at best mid range class players, and it will trip some of them up.  But what will (sometimes) make a 1650 otb player stumble on a tactical complication will fail against stronger opponents.  There is a reason masters and grandmasters don't mess with this stuff.  And the shame is, you are squandering what talent you do have.  Basically, you don't want to do the hard work of mainline chess, and you just hope to confuse the hell out of an unprepared opponent.  Up to a certain level that works, but you will never advance beyond that level.  Against someone who knows your pet opening as well as you do, or against someone who simply has very good tactical skills, you are busted.  If you are content playing 1650 chess forever, thats fine, but if you can dominate 1650 average tourney with tricks you could probably play expert (or even better) if you actually worked at it. 

BirdsDaWord

Even though the Philidor Countergambit is not a main defense, it was played by Morphy - it is strong to a degree, and just because so and so super GM plays somethnig doesn't mean it is always good for me, or for someone else.  Sometimes someone has to develop within a system to find what works for them.  That is why there are so many sound choices, and different GM's who play different openings.  At one point, the Petroff was the scum of chess, until ...d6 was found.  So it is good to try older openings to learn some of the older ideas.  I agree that someday, we need to play a mainline, but there is also a fun factor in chess, and a novelty factor too.

southpawsam
BirdBrain wrote:

Even though the Philidor Countergambit is not a main defense, it was played by Morphy - it is strong to a degree, and just because so and so super GM plays somethnig doesn't mean it is always good for me, or for someone else.  Sometimes someone has to develop within a system to find what works for them.  That is why there are so many sound choices, and different GM's who play different openings.  At one point, the Petroff was the scum of chess, until ...d6 was found.  So it is good to try older openings to learn some of the older ideas.  I agree that someday, we need to play a mainline, but there is also a fun factor in chess, and a novelty factor too.


 Anyone can find a way to combat the Sicilian, but if I have a novelty in the Philidor CG, where is anybody going to find a refutation????

That is why I play what I play...

BirdsDaWord

southpaw, there are lines against the Philidor CG, but White needs to be booked up.  Bauer's Philidor Files covers this in the first of his book.  Howbeit, you still get to play a cool tactical opening.  When you get to a point where either you are frustrated with your results, or whatever, then you can look to play something more mainline, or until you are ready for yourself.  Have fun Wink

ChessisGood

Don't try to play "trappy." Instead, play moves like 1...c6 and be very passive. Then, you won't get slaughtered (although you might face a slow death.)

Ben_Dubuque

Dont think any one has mentioned the Alekhine,

but whatever you choose, there will be a learning curve.