This is a recent game I played. I see this opening like 1/3 times from my opponent and I don't know how to answer it. Any help?
How to I defend against a queen opening?
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You should go e5, then Knight c6. That usually prevents any meaningful attack and gains you tempo because their queen is out too early and your pieces will develop as you attack the queen.
That being said I have a low rating so am not the beat to advise. I do prefer playing against aggressive types though. Hate playing against KID because I don't fully understand it yet.
3.Nxe4 wins a pawn and hits the queen. 5.c6 blocks the check and defends the knight. So you should have had a large advantage straight away. Bringing the queen out in such fashion is unwise because the other player can develop pawns and pieces whilst attacking it and so gains a development lead. You did this but not accurately and so lost a piece.
Just develop your pieces (try not to move the same piece twice) and keep your pieces deafened. Do that and you will come out with the advantage.
ok so I know this is an old thread, but remember, the queen being there doesn't actually hurt you until the opponent gets another piece to cover f7 for the checkmate, or until you give her an opening. Instead of knight f6, try e6 then d5. Play your own game, develop into the center, and don't panic, and before long your opponent will blunder their queen, especially at your level (which I'm sure is higher now but still unless you're over 1000, blunders are going to happen pretty often)
