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TARUN2209

Check out this #chess game: TarunIyer vs alejan0129 - https://www.chess.com/live/game/3538191252 mate in 3 white

Trexler3241
TarunIyer wrote:

Check out this #chess game: TarunIyer vs alejan0129 - https://www.chess.com/live/game/3538191252 mate in 3 white

 

Trexler3241

Why are some people not asking questions and instead posting games?

Trexler3241

Did everyone forget about this thread?

slobodan007

I didn't forget too.

slobodan007

Why I have to face with an annoying opening like King's Indian Defense every third game? What should I do about that?

Trexler3241

Why do people play 1.d4 in fast games?

KeSetoKaiba

I know that beginners should not place such an emphasis on opening theory, however: I am curious how deep your opening theory goes rychessmaster1? happy.png Obviously, everyone knows some lines far deeper than others: my question is, "which line do you feel most confident in saying you know x moves deep and how many moves deep into it?" Personally, I know some Slav lines 15 or so moves into opening theory. However, I also know that many Sicilian Defense or Ruy Lopez lines have reputations for being deep into theory (sometimes even 30 moves deep or so!).

 

KeSetoKaiba
rychessmaster1 wrote:
#563
That’s a good question
My QGD theory goes 10-15 moves
My QID theory goes about 8-10 moves(both sides)
My Torre theory goes 10-15 moves
My ruy theory sucks because I just started playing the ruy
And my Benoni theory goes 10-15 moves as well

thanks for the response; it feels similar in trend to mine too. Some openings I know fairly deep and others I barely know the first half a dozen moves or so (although you know a few more ten moves plus deep than I do). 

bong711

How did you learn Openings?

A. Use Openings Explorer and Database

B. Study Openings Manual like MCO and FCO

C. Study specific opening book like The French Defense Explained

D. Analyze Game Collection of One Opening

E. Watch chess video about Openings

blueemu

Sicilian Najdorf I know nearly 30 moves deep in some sub-variations. My "Kids, don't try this at home" game didn't leave book theory until move 28, for example. Some other openings I probably know less theory than you.

Trexler3241

Why can’t anyone just ask some kind of question?

n9531l
Trexler3241 wrote:

Why can’t anyone just ask some kind of question?

What kind would you like? Here is one. Why is a raven like a writing desk?

bong711
bong711 wrote:

How did you learn Openings?

A. Use Openings Explorer and Database

B. Study Openings Manual like MCO and FCO

C. Study specific opening book like The French Defense Explained

D. Analyze Game Collection of One Opening

E. Watch chess video about Openings

 

Trexler3241
n9531l wrote:
Trexler3241 wrote:

Why can’t anyone just ask some kind of question?

What kind would you like? Here is one. Why is a raven like a writing desk?

I don’t know.

ChessieSystem101

n9531l wrote:

Trexler3241 wrote:

Why can’t anyone just ask some kind of question?

What kind would you like? Here is one. Why is a raven like a writing desk?

n9531l wrote:

Trexler3241 wrote:

Why can’t anyone just ask some kind of question?

What kind would you like? Here is one. Why is a raven like a writing desk?

"Because it can produce a few notes, though they are very flat; and it is never put with the wrong end in front!

bong711
BadBishop_331 wrote:

Check out this #chess forum: Someone fitted a bomb in my chessclock, When I ran out of time it exploded ! - https://www.chess.com/forum/view/for-beginners/someone-fitted-a-bomb-in-my-chessclock-when-i-ran-out-of-time-it-exploded via @chesscom

Never bring a chess clock with you when traveling by plane. It was mistaken for a bomb during x-ray of luggage. It cause the airport trouble as they had a false bomb alert.

123AbdulM

What are your thoughts about the "Creepy Crawly Formation" opening?

DrChesspain
rychessmaster1 wrote:
bong711 wrote:

Why are beginners shy? Which system or opening benefits beginners most? Colle System, Kings Indian Attack, or Nimzo-Larsen Attack. Beginners are advised to play minimum openings repertoire.

Colle without a doubt.

When I was a teenager, I became so traumatized by facing Colle mating attacks that I started playing the Gruenfeld and in the 40 years since I've never again answered 1.d4 with 1...d5.

123AbdulM
 

rychessmaster1 wrote:
#580
What is that again?