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Modern Defence - is it worth it?
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I meant over the board playing it. I DESPISE pirc/modern/owens
im a 1700 level player, have touched 1800 occasionally
i love this Neo-Modern Defence
i play it as white too
im aggressive by nature in games so this opening really allows me to attack quickly and very often effectively
its taken a lot of practice to get proficient at using this style and sometimes it can go horribly wrong, but more often than not, the opponents don't seem all that well equipped to defend against this approach.
a simple look at my last few games at this moment(07/04/2024) should show the various intricacies and variations you land up in.
its a fun/exciting/aggressive play and beginner or not - practice makes perfect.
by the way, can someone please enlighten me on what the Neo-Modern-Defence is called when you play it as White ?
I play this as white and it works very well against the kings Indian, if you're opponent plays that. Needs a good defence structure so be careful.
Don’t play the Modern until you have experienced the classical openings.
Jan 2, 2025
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#48
"If Hikaru does really well with it, then I can too." -My brain
(I can't do well with it)
The Modern Defense is a top tier opening!
People who disagree clearly don’t understand the power of the Modern Defense.
In Fact, I have plans of creating a Beginner Guide for the Modern Defense!
My Modern Defense Guide will be taking a deep dive into a secret variation most people don’t know about!
I will teach Beginners to harness their Reptilian Side with the Lizard Defense!
Many people say it's terrible for beginner but it's not true at all.
Yes I agree. this opening is not easy to play. but on the other hand I would recommend to play everything. when you like this opening and the structures give it a try. and just try to learn something from it. make the same with every other opening. and you will become a complete player.
Udvashian hat geschrieben:
Many people say it's terrible for beginner but it's not true at all.
Its the same u both should be banned instantly. And u have the nerves although u both cheat to put your games inside of this forum. This is astonishing. would be the same if a murderer says loud and clear that he is killing people in public and nothing happens. he can go on.
cool world in which i live. amazing.
MaestroDelAjedrez2025 wrote:
I like how black mated white on his fifty-second move
Lol, to be honest, I was nervous at that moment cause you know there is a possibility for stalemate in these kinda situation.
Jun 28, 2025
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#54
How is it not for beginners it’s a pretty simple opening and it’s a system
At 1600s, it's a little bit tricky to face but usually, I put my pieces in the center and try to get a Pirc. Most of the time they fall for a trap so I'm happy