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StampedFoolest
Mar 16, 2009
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Hi guys , I'm totally messed up fighting The London System ,my friends told white won't get any heavy initiative like what it feels , is there a strong counter to this variation ? Or do I have to change from the beggining ?

 


Please  suggest a good line for black so that i can test in my games.
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ericmittens
Mar 16, 2009
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#2

I don't play 1...d5, but here's the setup I like:

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StampedFoolest
Mar 17, 2009
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#3

Its too lengthy..still thanks for the suggestion...I'll try to try :)

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Not_5ure
Mar 19, 2009
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#4

Has anyone played the modern benoni against the london, 1... Nf6 2... c5?  If I could figure out how to post an example that is dynamic, I would provide the sequence of moves.  It seems like black can gain a big advantage against the london with pawns on d5 and c4.  The light squared bishop would develop to f5 and a pawn move to e6 would connect the massive pawn chain.  Has anyone played this line with black and if so, is it sound?  Thanks! 

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gambitmate
Mar 19, 2009
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#5

This is a pretty good defense for London system.  I am very knowledgeable with it as I use it alot for white.  I dont get to play against it much but this is what I would do if I did.