Maybe d4?
Which openings do e4 players not like?
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When I play e4 I hate the scotch game, but that's just me.
Sicilian
I have the most trouble with z5
Do you mean:
a) Which e4 openings do e4 players prefer not to set up themselves? For example, an e4 player may like the Ruy Lopez but avoid the Scotch.
or
b) Which openings do e4 players hope Black doesn’t force? For example, an e4 player may be comfortable against the French but dislike when Black sets up a Caro Kann.
a) Which e4 openings do e4 players prefer not to set up themselves? For example, an e4 player may like the Ruy Lopez but avoid the Scotch.
or
b) Which openings do e4 players hope Black doesn’t force? For example, an e4 player may be comfortable against the French but dislike when Black sets up a Caro Kann.
Petroff is annoying, I agree. Maybe I shouldn't play the Qe2 line (which has 84% draws) against it.
JimUrban2718 wrote:
Do you mean:
a) Which e4 openings do e4 players prefer not to set up themselves? For example, an e4 player may like the Ruy Lopez but avoid the Scotch.
or
b) Which openings do e4 players hope Black doesn’t force? For example, an e4 player may be comfortable against the French but dislike when Black sets up a Caro Kann.
a) Which e4 openings do e4 players prefer not to set up themselves? For example, an e4 player may like the Ruy Lopez but avoid the Scotch.
or
b) Which openings do e4 players hope Black doesn’t force? For example, an e4 player may be comfortable against the French but dislike when Black sets up a Caro Kann.
I meant (b)
letsplaychess1996 wrote:
Petroff is annoying, I agree. Maybe I shouldn't play the Qe2 line (which has 84% draw) against it.
True
When i get petrov i transpose it to generally four knights game with 3.Nc3
staples13 wrote:
French defense, Scandinavian, Petroff
Yup i agree!
But i actually enjoy scandanavian with white because of opposite side castling, which can give very interesting middlegames
Mhh I could consider 4 knights spanish variation, since I am playing the Ruy Lopez.
I’m quite a weak player so (in blitz games at least) the scandavian can sometimes catch me off guard.
letsplaychess1996 wrote:
Mhh I could consider 4 knights spanish variation, since I am playing the Ruy Lopez.
Oh, i see
I prefer to play Bc4 attacking f7 square
May i ask a question for spanish players, do you capture the knight after Bb5? If for example you do not capture the knight, what is the purpose of playing Bb5?
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bearsoftheice wrote:
Monie49 wrote:
Sicilian
agreed
Personally, as a Kings Gambit player, I love it when my opponent plays the Sicilian because it gives me a big lead in development and space. I think there are many kind of e4 players and depending on more specific opening repertoire they will like or dislike different opponings.
VicountVonJames wrote:
I’m quite a weak player so (in blitz games at least) the scandavian can sometimes catch me off guard.
Yes scandanavian can be very dangerous with lesser time control
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tuggypetu wrote:
letsplaychess1996 wrote:
Mhh I could consider 4 knights spanish variation, since I am playing the Ruy Lopez.
Oh, i see
I prefer to play Bc4 attacking f7 square
May i ask a question for spanish players, do you capture the knight after Bb5? If for example you do not capture the knight, what is the purpose of playing Bb5?
It is mainly just aggressive and white's main threat is to capture the knight, give black doubled pawns, and attack the e4 pawn. Usually unless you play something like d6 white will take the knight.
Hi!
Being e4 players or not, which openings do e4 players dislike, or which do you think they do not like?