Before I say that I'll play, can you define a "sideline"?
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Mainline_Novelty wrote:
Before I say that I'll play, can you define a "sideline"?
Hi,
By sideline I meant moves that are not recognized as theoretically advantageous or those that are not in a database.I would like to maximize my learning experience so it is better to avoid eccentric moves too early on. For example, in the sicilian playing bc4 on move 3 or 4 is obviously losing but people play it anyway just to annoy the opponent. Your rating seems to indicate a serious approach.
Should we start a game now?
Again, what is defined as theoretically advantageous? I play the Vienna and Closed Sicilians with White, and objectively neither of those probably lead to an advantage for White...am I allowed to play stuff like that, or do I have to play the most "accurate" lines, i.e. Open Sicilian, Ruy Lopez, etc.?
no that is perfectly fine.
Oh ok, so you just meant like no WIng Gambit crap and stuff like that?
no wing gambit is fine. i meant really really really inferior moves like 1.e4 c5 2. nf3 d6 3. Bc4?! such moves make no sense. black immediately blocks the bishop by e6 and then pushes d5 occupying the center AND getting a tempo.
believe it, such moves ARE played, at least at the rating level i am at.
should i send a challenge now? let's get through the opening quickly, i suggest but you are free to take your time as am i.
Yeah, sure, send a challenge. But I'd just like to point out that 3.Bc4 is a lot less inaccurate than the WIng Gambit :P
just a moment. i'll send a challenge.
Ok.
mainline_novelty, i am currently unrated in online chess, just started, and get a message that 'mainline_novelty' only accepts challenges from players rated higher than 1500. perhaps you need to modify the settings if you wish to accept.
oh, sorry....I sent you a challenge though.
Apr 27, 2013
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#13
pdve wrote:
.I would like to maximize my learning experience so it is better to avoid eccentric moves too early on. For example, in the sicilian playing bc4 on move 3 or 4 is obviously losing but people play it anyway just to annoy the opponent.
What's wrong with Bc4 in the Sicilian? It's not like you're a master, so it may be just fine against you?
trysts, are you up for a game?
but i request you to play book moves, or at least moves that cannot be refuted easily. on the other hand, if it is your style, go for it. but i would prefer book moves.
Apr 27, 2013
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#15
I'll play a standard live game against you now, but what is wrong with Bc4 in the Sicilian, pve?
trysts, let's go for it. let's analyze afterwards.
GM Joel Benjamin has won at least one brilliancy prize game with 3.Bc4!?
Anyone for an online/turn-based game? Those above 1600+
game can be rated or unrated.
piece color can be black or white.
please play book openings not sidelines. please.
already have a game in progress with a 2000+, so please be patient.
good luck!