08 Aug 10
Originally posted by USArmyParatrooperI think the word "refutation" should be replaced with "ways to meet"- is that what you were really asking? "Refutation" is probably too strong a word in this context.
Hi, everyone. I'm wondering if there are any unconventional ways to refute the Sicilian that are both uncommon and strong (for mid-teen rated players).
I don't mind so much if high-level chess theory proves it to be unsound.
08 Aug 10
Originally posted by Paul LeggettYou're probably right, and yes, "ways to meet" is really what I was asking. I forget sometimes that chess terminology often has strict meaning.
I think the word "refutation" should be replaced with "ways to meet"- is that what you were really asking? "Refutation" is probably too strong a word in this context.
08 Aug 10
And that why I play the Bb5 line - have been since '82 and scored very
well with it till it became very fashionable not to play 3.d4.
Every Sicilian player I know hates it when why White does not play 3,d4.
You can see their shoulders slump as reams of theory disappear infront
of their eyes.
Black is playing an English a tempo down.