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malibumike
Dec 24, 2013
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#1

In the databases there are four favorite opening moves:  e4, d4, c4 & Nf3.  The next five fall into the unusual group: b3, b4, Nc3, f4 & g3.  Which of these five do you prefer?

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TheMushroomDealer
Dec 24, 2013
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#2
I like Nc3 because if my opponent plays d5 I can play e4 and we are back in Scandinavian variation which I enjoy
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macer75
Dec 24, 2013
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#3

I haven't played any of those 5 "unusual" openings, but I've played a couple of games against higher rated players with 1.c3, and the results have been surprisingly good.

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TheGreatOogieBoogie
Dec 24, 2013
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#4

I like 1.b3 since even though it's equal it can lead to very interesting unbalanced strategic endgames.