Pawns can't jump from e6 to e4 afaik
London Opening - Help Wanted
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May 3, 2020
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#23
5... Bd6 is a bad move by the computer. Black’s light squared bishop gets blocked in. Just play 6 e4, the Knight has to go to b6 (think what happens if it goes to other squares) and you get an easy game.
May 4, 2020
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#24
London opening... lazy player think they have an automatic bulletproof setup. Well, they don't. QG or colle zukertort for a better option. Listen to the Lion.
May 4, 2020
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#25
bryanrood wrote:
Hi All,
I would like some comments on where to take this position. I'm trying to learn the London opening system. I get into this position a bunch playing the computer and am not smart enough to get a decisive advantage.
Thank you,
While you have an objectively winning position here, Black never really tries to challenge the center in this setup. Instead of playing on auto-pilot, realize that if he is not going to claim space, you should.
The key thing you missed (repeatedly) is that the e4-break would win you the game. I would recommend looking at some Colle games (not the Colle-Zuckertort, but normal Colle) as that is the key idea behind that opening system as well. The whole objective is to prepare e4 so that you have a strong kingside attack. Once it is ready (and in this setup, Black made it ready for you!) you do not hesitate! This is a great example of why improving players should not play system openings. Playing on auto-pilot and missing tactics!
Thank you Pawntsunami! I really appreciate your insight and time you took to respond. I will take what you said to heart. muchos gracias.
ThrillerFan ... I recommend just ignoring him.
Agreed.
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