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What is better(for our level)? Play the Sicilian or play 1..e5 against 1.e4.

I find that I get very sharp games with 1..e5 since many of my opponents are gambit aficianados etc. or generally play sharp and this suits my style.

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pdve wrote:

What is better(for our level)? Play the Sicilian or play 1..e5 against 1.e4.

 

I find that I get very sharp games with 1..e5 since many of my opponents are gambit aficianados etc. or generally play sharp and this suits my style.

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A-1.e4 e5 leads to symmetric pawn structures and are easier for the beginner to understand.

B-1.e4 c5 leads to asymmetric pawn structures which require 3 different perspectives to understand and play competently.