The OP doesn’t even play anymore. Why are you wasting your time answering?
What is the best way to counter the Bishop's opening?
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The original poster, aka the person that started this forum topic. I have no interest in reviving a dead topic that I should have unfollowed 2 years ago so I bid everyone goodbye and goodnight.
i need help defending against bishops opening
ernestteo1 wrote:
i need help defending against bishops opening
consult post #21
The Chess community is quite unique. Always tryna' school someone.
All good. In-fact you're probably right. It probably is his play that he should focus on.
Consider just answering the question, though. I'm sure he'll learn the importance of tactics and strategy as he explores the openings he's asking for.
Sheesh.
2...Nc6 is the best option because it is a developing move and also counters the centre of board
Dec 31, 2023
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the engines like 2.nf6 3.d3 c6, but in my experience, getting the big center is more a liability than an advantage even if the engine says 0.00, the big pawn center is often needing a lot of babysitting after moves like nc3 and bg5.
darkunorthodox88 wrote:
the engines like 2.nf6 3.d3 c6, but in my experience, getting the big center is more a liability than an advantage even if the engine says 0.00, the big pawn center is often needing a lot of babysitting after moves like nc3 and bg5.
I actually really enjoy the 3… c6 lines as Black. Something like 4. Nf3 d5 5. Bb3 a5 6. a4 Bb4+ 7. c3 Bd6 and Black should be in time to defend everything.
Jan 1, 2024
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Ethan_Brollier wrote:
darkunorthodox88 wrote:
the engines like 2.nf6 3.d3 c6, but in my experience, getting the big center is more a liability than an advantage even if the engine says 0.00, the big pawn center is often needing a lot of babysitting after moves like nc3 and bg5.
I actually really enjoy the 3… c6 lines as Black. Something like 4. Nf3 d5 5. Bb3 a5 6. a4 Bb4+ 7. c3 Bd6 and Black should be in time to defend everything.
ivwoudnt play c3 there
solmyr12345 wrote:
I'll tell you the Funniest way:
Khan Gambit.
Finally, a gambit made with the sensibilities of an 11th-century emperor in mind.
Khan Gambit is 2.d5
darkunorthodox88 wrote:
Ethan_Brollier wrote:
darkunorthodox88 wrote:
the engines like 2.nf6 3.d3 c6, but in my experience, getting the big center is more a liability than an advantage even if the engine says 0.00, the big pawn center is often needing a lot of babysitting after moves like nc3 and bg5.
I actually really enjoy the 3… c6 lines as Black. Something like 4. Nf3 d5 5. Bb3 a5 6. a4 Bb4+ 7. c3 Bd6 and Black should be in time to defend everything.
I wouldn’t play c3 there
Interesting, I wouldn’t even think twice about playing c3 in that position.
7. Bd2 doesn’t work as it allows dxe4 and then things just slowly fall apart for White from there due to the cramped queenside and Black’s stronger presence in the center, it’s not over, but White would need to be a very very strong positional player to navigate the positions which come from it.
7. Nbd2 is slightly better but allows an insane amount of complications for both sides while not showing any immediate benefit over 7. c3 from White’s perspective.
7. c3 kicks the bishop and puts a small amount of pressure on d5 while allowing for d4 plans in the future, while all 7. Bd2 and 7. Nbd2 do is block a check in ways that seem very unintuitive to me.
This shows just how quickly Black can usurp the initiative after 2.d5