You haven't played a game here in 10 years, and you didn't post the game you're asking about?
Sicilian Najdorf with White Playing 6.BD3
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Mar 8, 2019
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IMBacon wrote:
You haven't played a game here in 10 years, and you didn't post the game you're asking about?
Given that we are talking about the 6th move in an opening, is that really a problem, Mr. Bacon?
Mar 8, 2019
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Glaucon333 wrote:
IMBacon wrote:
You haven't played a game here in 10 years, and you didn't post the game you're asking about?
Given that we are talking about the 6th move in an opening, is that really a problem, Mr. Bacon?
When an 1100 player is asking about the 6th move of one of the most theory intensive openings. Is it a "problem"? No. But posting the game in question with some analysis would be of some help.
Mar 8, 2019
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#5
IMBacon wrote:
Glaucon333 wrote:
IMBacon wrote:
You haven't played a game here in 10 years, and you didn't post the game you're asking about?
Given that we are talking about the 6th move in an opening, is that really a problem, Mr. Bacon?
When an 1100 player is asking about the 6th move of one of the most theory intensive openings. Is it a "problem"? No. But posting the game in question with some analysis would be of some help.
Then that gives you an opening to give your standard line about "you didn't lose because of the opening, you lose because you suck, learn tactics and follow my six or so bullet points on the opening that I copy paste into every thread," which fails to answer OP's question.
Mar 8, 2019
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#6
IMBacon wrote:
Opening Principles:
- Control the center squares – d4-e4-d5-e5
- Develop your minor pieces toward the center – piece activity is the key
- Castle
- Connect your rooks
Tactics...tactics...tactics...
The objective of development is about improving the value of your pieces by increasing the importance of their roles. Well-developed pieces have more fire-power than undeveloped pieces and they do more in helping you gain control.
Now we will look at 5 practical things you can do to help you achieve your development objective.
They are:
- Give priority to your least active pieces.
- Which piece needs to be developed (which piece is the least active)
- Where should it go (where can its role be maximized)
- Exchange your least active pieces for your opponent’s active pieces.
- Restrict the development of your opponent’s pieces.
- Neutralize your opponent’s best piece.
- Secure strong squares for your pieces.
Don’t help your opponent develop.
There are 2 common mistakes whereby you will simply be helping your opponent to develop:
- Making a weak threat that can easily be blocked
- Making an exchange that helps your opponent to develop a piece
Here, I even did it for you. Happy?
Mar 8, 2019
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Well that was nice. first 1792 doesn't really impress me. I'm not 1100 . I don't play here second. That is correct. I like the chat features here normally that is why I come to this site. I would invest in the video aspect but understand the payment structure and why the cost involved.
If this was a simple answer for me I would not have needed to post. As I have said many times over if you cannot play a good opening you will never win in chess. I feel this is an effective opening so that is why I play the Najdorf. I just was surprised by the power of the 6.Bd3 and am still trying to find an effective way to play it. IMBacon is one strange dude!!!!
"I just was surprised by the power of the 6.Bd3 "
Power? What power?
Mar 8, 2019
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Edit- 6... e6 might only be the most common response due to transposition. It still works though.
Mar 8, 2019
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I played e6 but felt e5 might have been stronger. Thanks for the white center explanation with the bishop.
Mar 8, 2019
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benonidoni wrote:
I played e6 but felt e5 might have been stronger. Thanks for the white center explanation with the bishop.
You are welcome. If you are interested, you might want to watch this video, which discusses why Bd3 is uncommon in the maroczy bind accelerated dragon (starting at 13:40). It is a different sicilian, but it still might be interesting or thematic.
Mar 8, 2019
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#13
Looking into it some more, a Yugoslav/English attack setup against this dragondorf might not be so bad after all, for either side.
Here is an example game between two 2600s in 2018, where white did manage to win. https://chesstempo.com/gamedb/game/4422469/ply/1
Here is another game, between a 2600 and a 2700, in which black drew. https://chesstempo.com/gamedb/game/4179914/ply/1
While 6. Bd3 is uncommon, and maybe not theoretically challenging, it seems playable. Interesting stuff!
Mar 8, 2019
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Here is a game with that d5 break that I was talking about. Black manages to draw, despite being rated 200 elo points less than his opponent! https://chesstempo.com/gamedb/game/4255044/ply/1
I like the Najdorf as black and was playing a slow game where I had lots of time. White changed piece play moving Bd3 on move 6 instead of Be2 or Bg5 or Bc4 etc. Why is Bd3 not played very often? What are some suggestions for black in the initial piece play to take advantage of this inaccurate move if it is inaccurate?
My pieces were tangled the whole game he King sided mate fairly quickly. Also, Opening said it changed to the Kan variation as I played e6.
Thanks!!!