e5 or c5 in response to e4

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You get 2 votes, one for c5 or e5 and another for something not mentioned.

 My second vote goes to f6, the Barnes defense

This is my first vote:

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1.f6 expressed as pizza:

Avatar of Tja_05

c5 first vote

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second vote for d6

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whatever but the food is tasty 🤤😜

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e5 first vote

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c5 second vote

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first vote: e5

second vote: e6

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I do e5

Avatar of krazykat1975

That is one evil looking pizza! 

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High five to E5! This opening not only stops your opponents pawn from advancing forward, but it also allows you a clear path to establish your bishop or queen. Of course, you're a very strong player, so you already knew this, right?

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both votes c5

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c5 for me. Next up d6 in preparation for c5 haha

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In this case, I would play white bishop F1 to B5, putting the opponents king in check. They'll be forced to respond by protecting their king with either one of their knights or bishop ( I'm fairly certain they will NOT use their queen!) since no pawns are available to block the check. Remember, when you put your opponents king in check, you remain in control of the game. I'm seeing any other move too passive, what do the rest of you think??