Why not the Petroff?
Is the caro-khan the most solid against e4?
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Seems a good option.
I think I'll look it up.
Oct 12, 2017
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#4
The scandinavian is more aggressive and leads to more complex positions, like the sicilian.
BUT in terms of solidity, yes I may agree with you that the caro-kann or the french defense is the most solid 
SOOOOOOO AGREED!
Oct 12, 2017
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#6
I've been a Caro Kann player for a long time. And I think it is indeed the most solid reply to e4.
Oct 12, 2017
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#7
pfren wrote:
Moist solid opening? That's easy! Ruy Lopez, Marshall attack.
Black has the draw in pocket, and the positions are quite simple strategically. Only annoyance: You have to memorize one hundred variations going 25+ moves deep.
What if White plays an Anti-Marshall?
I play the Caro-Kann a lot nowadays. I've never liked the French and I got tired of the Sicilian. The Caro-Kann is a good defense. It's solid but not inherently passive. It may be played aggressively. I always play to win and I don't think the Caro-Kann makes winning less likely than other popular defenses. I think the most important thing is playing openings and defenses that you're comfortable with.
Oct 12, 2017
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pfren wrote:
Moist solid opening? That's easy! Ruy Lopez, Marshall attack.
Black has the draw in pocket, and the positions are quite simple strategically. Only annoyance: You have to memorize one hundred variations going 25+ moves deep.
yeahhhhhhh no.
But there is no denying that you are a fantastic player IM pfren
I dont know whats an anti-marshall, but in all my spanish games white just plays h3 and im stuck in the spanish torture with 0 attacking chances
Oct 12, 2017
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#11
PEOPLE, just play from the heart.....we can't all be masters like IM pfren (who is an excellent player).
Oct 12, 2017
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#12
ZebraGang wrote:
LeonSKennedy992 wrote:
PEOPLE, just play from the heart.....we can't all be masters like IM pfren (who is an excellent player).
Why do you keep on dickriding IM pfren? Do you have a crush on him?
Yes I have a crush on him. Is that bad?
Oct 12, 2017
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#13
ZebraGang wrote:
LeonSKennedy992 wrote:
ZebraGang wrote:
LeonSKennedy992 wrote:
PEOPLE, just play from the heart.....we can't all be masters like IM pfren (who is an excellent player).
Why do you keep on dickriding IM pfren? Do you have a crush on him?
Yes I have a crush on him. Is that bad?
Yes it is Kayla... oops! I mean Francisco
sure about that sweetheart?
thank you for your responses!
Really helped.
Oct 13, 2017
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#15
Optimissed wrote:
The French is the most solid. Caro-Khanhnh is known to be not-solid
IS THAT SO
Oct 13, 2017
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#16
IM pfren wrote:
"Just pick a SIMPLE opening, any simple opening, and learn his ins and outs well."
What are the simple openings?
I like playing Sicilian Against 1. e4
Oct 13, 2017
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#18
French defence is best against e4 . it's exchange veriation is similar to Caro kaan .
Oct 13, 2017
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#19
cottonsock wrote:
For me, the “ Caro-Kann “ is a much better option.
you are the first person to correctly spell caro kann in this forum.
the last 3 games I played e5 (spanish) I didn't even played the game, it was all about defending a kingside attack and I lost the 3.
I don't like this kind of chess that the spanish and the QGD offer.
you just defend all game and eventually lose.
Should I choose the caro ?
or other ?