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What is your favorite opening for White in each class and why?
Ill go first!
- Rapid - Ruy Lopez - Unfortunately for this opening there is millions of hours worth of theory for this position; however, I do believe that it is worth learning due to the simple fact that it has quite literally stood the test of time, and there is even a simple opening line for the newbies (The Exchange Variation), although my favorite variation would have to be the Rio Gambit Accepted, its almost always refreshing, and gives a nice dopamine rush when the opponent accidentally blunders their queen haha.
- Blitz - Jobava London (Danya style specifically kf3 line rather than f3 specifically) - I love having the knight to torture my opponent in a super strong square within 3 minute blitz game forcing lots of pressure and lots of mistakes for me to capitalize on!
- Bullet - Larsen's Opening - The modern style that this opening has really forces newer positions, and within the bullet scenario a lot of people are okay blundering pawns, and when they do it gives me the opportunity to place my bishop early on a super threatening square! Not only this, but this also limits the amount of brain-dead moves an opponent can play straight out of the gate, because who actually studies the defense to the Larsen's opening? I know I don't haha.
Alright, your turn!