What should I play?

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I am looking for a solid defense in response to white's e4.I have played sicilian,scandinavian,french,carokann,and many others but do not know which one suits me best.Any suggestions?

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Middlegame Planning:

  1. Expand your position:
  2. Gain more space.
  3. Improve the position of your pieces.
  4. Decide on what side of the board to play.
  5. Queenside: a-c files.
  6. Center: d-e files.
  7. Kingside: f-h files.

            Compare, space, material, and weakness(es)

            Play where you have the advantage.

  1. DO NOT HURRY. Regroup your pieces, and be patient.
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thanks any specific opening to play?

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isjatt wrote:

thanks any specific opening to play?

Openings are a personal choice.  That would like me asking you what vegetables should i eat?

Who are some of your favorite players?

What openings do they play?

Whatever opening you decide on, do the following:

Gain an understanding of "why" the pieces and pawns go where they do. 

Do those openings lead to a middlegames you're comfortable with?

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isjatt wrote:

I am looking for a solid defense in response to white's e4.I have played sicilian,scandinavian,french,carokann,and many others but do not know which one suits me best.Any suggestions?

ST GEORGE DEFENCE 1. e4 a6 2. d4 b5!

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Thanks,I will try