21 Aug 06
I would say Ruy Lopez since my experience with it has shown me that white seems to have a better chance at gaining an advantage than in the other openings.
I used to play the Giuoco and i'm considering returning to it, but I think that black can do really well in the Two Knights Defense.
4 Knights is just lame, especially the Italian 4 knights with 4. Bc4 when black does fine after 4. ...Nxe4.
I can't rightfully comment on the Scotch.
21 Aug 06
Originally posted by YUG0slavRuy Lopez. Giuoco Piano is not to my likeing, but it is a good opening. The Power Chess 98 Queen thinks the Giuoco Piano is the best opening?
After these moves which do you prefer?
- Ruy Lopez
- Giuoco Piano (Includes the Two Knights Defense)
- Scotch Game
- 4 Knights Opening
- 3 Knights Opening
- Other (please specify)
22 Aug 06
Originally posted by henkklAll of these are inferior. I recommend...
I agree Marshall, extremly sharp and often finished around move 20.
1. e4-e5 2. Nf3-Nc6 3.Bb5-a6 4.Ba4-Nf6 5.0-0-Be7 6. Te1-b5 7.Ba4-0-0 8.c3 (the invitation)-d5! 9.exd5-Nd5 10.Nxe5-Nxe5 11.Rxe5 Bd6. Orginally Frank Marshall played 11. ... Nf6 against Capablanca.
Love to play this Attack!
1.e4! e5? 2.f4!! and white has a considerable advantage.
