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this is an advanced played king's indian attack(by white) and king's indian defense(by black)
TomDickson wrote:
And im also considering this variation of english:
So, what attacking openings do other people play? I would rather not get into 1.e4 and the world of theoretical pain that is the sicilian.
do not think sicillian is a useless move
scicillian is only used by mostly GM and IM
u must also try the queen'ss gampit maan
giving a pawn for a center control
TomDickson wrote:
I play loads of games where I get a positional advantage, but I can't convert them to wins. [...] So I'm going to look at new openings for white, as somthing's going wrong there.
You're contradicting yourself. If you often get a positional advantage, your openings are fine. However, if you don't often win them, then it's the level of the rest of your game that's lacking. Openings are the last thing you need.
kwaloffer wrote:
TomDickson wrote:
I play loads of games where I get a positional advantage, but I can't convert them to wins. [...] So I'm going to look at new openings for white, as somthing's going wrong there.
You're contradicting yourself. If you often get a positional advantage, your openings are fine. However, if you don't often win them, then it's the level of the rest of your game that's lacking. Openings are the last thing you need.
What he needs is a killer instinct and relentless attack. Switching to gambits for a while can teach you this so when you go back to the positional games, you'll know how to finish off an opponent. It really helped my game. If I'm in a tight positional struggle, I look at unclear possible pawn or piece gambits for an attack among the usual things I used to consider. I don't always gambit away a pawn but it adds a whole new dimension of skills.
Prof_Moriarty wrote:
kwaloffer wrote:
TomDickson wrote:
I play loads of games where I get a positional advantage, but I can't convert them to wins. [...] So I'm going to look at new openings for white, as somthing's going wrong there.
You're contradicting yourself. If you often get a positional advantage, your openings are fine. However, if you don't often win them, then it's the level of the rest of your game that's lacking. Openings are the last thing you need.
What he needs is a killer instinct and relentless attack. Switching to gambits for a while can teach you this so when you go back to the positional games, you'll know how to finish off an opponent. It really helped my game. If I'm in a tight positional struggle, I look at unclear possible pawn or piece gambits for an attack among the usual things I used to consider. I don't always gambit away a pawn but it adds a whole new dimension of skills.
u r right gampiting a pawn is a good advantage to u
we can control the centre without much pressure!!!!
queen's gampit accepted which is advantageous to white!!!
Aug 13, 2011
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The main problem about the Queen's Gambit Accepted is that black usually does not cooperate.
TomDickson wrote
So, what attacking openings do other people play? I would rather not get into 1.e4 and the world of theoretical pain that is the sicilian.
You really should play 1.e4. You don't have to be afraid of the theory if you don't follow the mainline of the variations.
Major replies to 1.e4 are 1...e5 and 1...c5
Play the King's Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.f4) against 1...e5 and it will suit your attacking style. You will have full initiative to attack. You will benefit a lot from this opening, both performance and skill development. f7 is the basic attacking target. Find some games where you can learn the theme and pattern on how to conduct the attack against f7. Here is one of my game example:
Against The Sicilian, play the Grand Prix Attack or Smith-Morra Gambit.
The GP Attack is drawish and dull at high level, but don't ever try to assume that what is good/bad for others will automatically apply to your situation. Try it first before you try the Smith-Morra.
In the GP Attack White plays f4 in combination with Nf3. If you look at it carefully, this is similar with King's Gambit where f4 is also played in combination with Nf3 (and of course, with 0-0 you will deploy the Rook right into the attack, and you can later consider Bc4 possibility. Again, notice that you are aiming at f7). This is a strong attacking move combination where White is QUICKLY develop a Kingside attack. The good news is, you can apply this to many Black defenses against 1.e4.
If the GP Attack is too "dull/open" for you, then consider the Smith-Morra Gambit. Here you will sacrifice a pawn and you will have a full attacking initiative for a very long time. Here is one example:
Aug 13, 2011
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NJH wrote:
Try the Traxler Counterattack.
There is little theory to learn since most games are wildly unpredictable.
The Traxler has one problem: you need your opponent to "cooperate" and play 4.Ng5
Thanks for all the tips! I will certainly try the kings gambit out, cheers for all the input.
i suggest studying mickal tal plays of attack,hope that will fit your attacking style.