The 2 knights with .. a3 or maybe kings indian attack
New opening for white
Sort:
Most Recent
Forum Legend
Following
New Comments
Locked Topic
Pinned Topic
Hi Chess world!
I'm looking for a new opening for white. I appreciate there have been many posts about this. I read a lot of them, but every request is specific, so here we go again.
Some info.
As black I use (the simplified - ELO 12000-1300) version of the Caro (and some Slav like defence) which I'm very happy with.
I've been almost always playing the Vienna, but either I don't understand this opening (which might be the case, don't comment on that :)), or it's not the most solid opening for white and I need something a wee bit more agressive. Currently I prefer playing as black rather than white, which made me realise something's not right!
The Colle (-Zuckertort) I experimented with, any thoughts on that? I liked it, but seems a bit too rigid.
The Catalan I looked into the last week or 2, but apperas to be too theoretical for someone like me who can only spend on average 30-60 mins/ day. And that time, I don't want to spend only on studying chess.
So, ideally, I'd like an opening for white you can play against all (most common) defences. I understand there will always be some exceptions of course. Therefore I'd not like to rely on a gambit or an opening which is only 2 or specific openings from black.
If I have to study 5 "main" lines or so to win most of the games on my level, I'm ok with that. Please note, that I will never study a full line. Ie Like with the Caro, I'm happy if I don't make any really silly moves the first 10 moves :)
No need to comment on that, it is what it is :)
My aim is to hopefully get to 1500 in the next months, so I'm guessing that I shouldn't go for the most common openings either, like the Ruy - or should I? That's why initially I chose the Vienna, which seems to work well in 10 min games, but less so in 20/ 30 min games (which I'd like to focus on)
I've been as specific as possible and look forward to hear your (well founded) recommendations.
Much Appreciated
Kind regards
W