Youre losing to 1100 players in 12 moves. Youre missing simple tactics, and not following opening principles. Your time would be better spent working on Opening Principles, and tactics.
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I agree that maybe my middle game can improve. However, my 12 move loss to 1100 players is because I'm not that focused with multiple tabs open. I have reached 1420 this year (which is still not high but better than now). I feel my opening principles are okay and the tactics I miss mid-game are causing my downfall (besides my blunders because of my lack of focusing). I know these blunders fall on me but still if I played focused I think I deserve to know whether I should use Alapin or Grand Prix
bzhang22 wrote:
I agree that maybe my middle game can improve. However, my 12 move loss to 1100 players is because I'm not that focused with multiple tabs open. I have reached 1420 this year (which is still not high but better than now). I feel my opening principles are okay and the tactics I miss mid-game are causing my downfall (besides my blunders because of my lack of focusing). I know these blunders fall on me but still if I played focused I think I deserve to know whether I should use Alapin or Grand Prix
This is nothing personal towards you. This topic is asked repeatedly, and its always the same. The OP knows certain openings/wants to learn certain openings, the OP's games are reviewed, advice is offered, and the OP chooses to ignore that advice.
No matter what you play, i wish you luck and improvement.
I always play c3 against the Sicilian. Ive had good luck with it
Dec 28, 2016
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bzhang22 wrote:
I enjoy playing e4 a lot because of the many gambits it has; my main gambit is the Scotch Gambit. However, I run into a problem when my opponent plays c5. I've been wondering if I should play Alapin Variation (c3, I have been playing this frequently in the past) or the Grand Prix Attack (which I have recently studied because of how much I enjoy more aggresive playstyles for white). What do you guys think?
If you like gambits, why not play the Morra Gambit against the Sicilian?
You can even transpose into it from c3 (Alapin-esque) lines.
I don't know, I just feel that it's not in my comfort zone because I don't think I can attack in the same way as I do in the Scotch. I guess after studying the lines I can try to utilize it.
What's wrong with 2. Nf3 and 3. d4 with the intent of Nxd4 after blacks cxd4 and then play Nc3?
Dec 28, 2016
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kponds wrote:
Ikr, what is the problem with having to learn a crapload of theory when you think enpassant is cheating.
What's wrong with 2. Nf3 and 3. d4 with the intent of Nxd4 after blacks cxd4 and then play Nc3?
BronsteinPawn wrote:
I think you should first learn how the pieces move.
Contrary to popular belief, I already know how the pieces move.
BronsteinPawn wrote:
kponds wrote:
What's wrong with 2. Nf3 and 3. d4 with the intent of Nxd4 after blacks cxd4 and then play Nc3?
Ikr, what is the problem with having to learn a crapload of theory when you think enpassant is cheating.
Yes, I forgot that all of his 1200 level opponents must somehow have IM-level knowledge of the black side of the sicilian and white doesn't stand a chance unless he has memorized a crapload of theory.
Nice avatar.
Dec 28, 2016
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You still need to know some plans and basic ideas. And I dont see what is the point of just saying "he doesnt know it".
YOU PLAY WHAT YOU KNOW. ALWAYS.
Dec 28, 2016
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#14
What are you gonna do when your opponents actually know some theory in the Sicilian?
Dec 28, 2016
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#15
Altho I would personally still recommend to focus on openings, learn a lot of theory in the Open Sicilian and never work on basic 1 move tactics.
Basic plans and ideas are not 'a crapload of theory' though. You need to know basic plans and ideas in the alapin, grand prix, closed sicilian, and Bb5 lines too.
One thing is true, in most lines of the open sicilian, finding the right plan over the board, without theoretical knowledge is a lot easier for white than it is for black. and all of these lowbie games are sidelines anyway, he's not going 15 moves deep into the najdorf poisoned pawn.
Dec 28, 2016
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#17
Lol. 15 moves is not anything when talking about the Poisoned Pawn.
The thing you dont understand is that with 2.Nf3 and 3.d4 the ragne of positions you can get is BIG. You can get tons of variations all of them with different piece placement, strucutres etc...
With the Grand Prix or any other anti sicilian you shorten that range.
Dec 28, 2016
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#18
Or maybe the think I didnt say correctly. WHO KNOWS. English is not my main language, Russian is.
Possibly helpful:
A Simple Chess Opening Repertoire for White by Sam Collins
http://www.gambitbooks.com/pdfs/A_Simple_Chess_Opening_Repertoire_for_White.pdf
My First Chess Opening Repertoire for White by Vincent Moret
https://www.newinchess.com/Shop/Images/Pdfs/9033.pdf
I play Sicilian quite a bit and many players stay away from E4 (I do) because they don't want to play against the Sicilian. But from my vantage point, I have always found the Alpin as very solid when I play against it. The Grand Prix not so difficult once I get D5 in. As for your opponents, remember it's online chess, and when I play even against strong 1800 players in OTB play, they aren't anywhere near as booked up as online players are, even at the 1100 level. What I always do when I am trapped early is use AnalyzeThis and Chessbase to better understand where I could have done better. Over time there are less and less mistakes, but you have to focus on one opening which is why I play English in White and the Kan/Taimanov on black. I don't want to play against the Sicilian. ☺
I enjoy playing e4 a lot because of the many gambits it has; my main gambit is the Scotch Gambit. However, I run into a problem when my opponent plays c5. I've been wondering if I should play Alapin Variation (c3, I have been playing this frequently in the past) or the Grand Prix Attack (which I have recently studied because of how much I enjoy more aggresive playstyles for white). What do you guys think?