Sicillian is the only opening that I know and use for black and usually I get very bad positions from it, which is why i win more whenever im white
Is the Sicilian meant for chess experts only?
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mickeymous3clubhouse wrote:
Sicillian is the only opening that I know and use for black and usually I get very bad positions from it, which is why i win more whenever im white
Use a defence which is easier for you to understand?
Yes.
Dec 27, 2022
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#1086
Gamificast wrote:
I have become a better player over the past few years, but I still shy away from Sicilians due to the massive amount of theory and preparation required.
I believe that my record with the Sicilian is worse than with my other preferential moves against 1. e4. This is despite the fact that I have read that 1... c5 is Black's best scoring response to White's 1. e4. So does this mean that you need to be of a certain skill level to play 1... c5 successfully?
You play daily chess. You get the database and plently of time.
There is no wrong way.
Dec 30, 2022
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#1087
You play daily chess. You get the database and plently of time.
There is no wrong way.
When you lose that is the wrong way.
Dec 30, 2022
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#1088
LouStule wrote:
You play daily chess. You get the database and plently of time.
There is no wrong way.
When you lose that is the wrong way.
If this is true, you should play 1…d5 instead o
f 1…c5. Your stats show this is by far your best opening.
Dec 30, 2022
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#1089
SmyslovFan wrote:
LouStule wrote:
You play daily chess. You get the database and plently of time.
There is no wrong way.
When you lose that is the wrong way.
If this is true, you should play 1…d5 instead o
f 1…c5. Your stats show this is by far your best opening.
D5 is too small of a sample size to be conclusive?
You would also have to factor in the opponents average.
Dec 31, 2022
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#1090
Chuck639 wrote:
SmyslovFan wrote:
LouStule wrote:
You play daily chess. You get the database and plently of time.
There is no wrong way.
When you lose that is the wrong way.
If this is true, you should play 1…d5 instead o
f 1…c5. Your stats show this is by far your best opening.
D5 is too small of a sample size to be conclusive?
You would also have to factor in the opponents average.
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
Dec 31, 2022
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#1091
SmyslovFan wrote:
Chuck639 wrote:
SmyslovFan wrote:
LouStule wrote:
You play daily chess. You get the database and plently of time.
There is no wrong way.
When you lose that is the wrong way.
If this is true, you should play 1…d5 instead o
f 1…c5. Your stats show this is by far your best opening.
D5 is too small of a sample size to be conclusive?
You would also have to factor in the opponents average.
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
It’s normal to be a slight underdog in certain lines as black, it’s not the end of the world.
As an example, you’re a slight underdog against the Reti and Larsen Attack; are you going to lose sleep over it?
SmyslovFan wrote:
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
One should be scoring at least 80% against his favorite opponent, and that is that.
Dec 31, 2022
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#1093
pfren wrote:
SmyslovFan wrote:
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
One should be scoring at least 80% against his favorite opponent, and that is that.
I dont think his favorite opponent will be sober.
Jan 6, 2023
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#1094
SmyslovFan wrote:
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
It's not my favorite opening...it's my favorite defense against 1...e4
LouStule wrote:
SmyslovFan wrote:
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
It's not my favorite opening...it's my favorite defense against 1...e4
Since 1...e4 is an illegal move, I would be happy with pretty much any opening against it.
I get heated when my opponents play the sicilian. "You're 700 rated. How about you play chess for once instead of playing pretend you gm wannabe?"
https://youtu.be/RHnQG6Ilf9g
Jan 6, 2023
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#1098
pfren wrote:
LouStule wrote:
SmyslovFan wrote:
Would you at least agree that he should probably be scoring 50% with his favorite opening?
It's not my favorite opening...it's my favorite defense against 1...e4
Since 1...e4 is an illegal move, I would be happy with pretty much any opening against it.
Sorry Cliff Claven.
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Jan 11, 2023
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#1100
"Not an Expert" takes on a 2193 player, here's what happened. I've been Chess.Com friends with this fella for many years. He is a great guy and a legitimate player. I asked him to let me practice my Sicilian defense on him. Here is the result. To all of my frenemies, here is the chance you have all been waiting for. Have fun! 
Nope