If ur new to chess baz play e4 openings first . u will learn the basics of attack and tactics much quicker
Hi mate, e4 is pretty much what I play anyway. I either play the scotch opening, ruy lopez or max lange attack (instead of 3. Bb5 it's 3. Bc4 attacking f7). As black I play French defence or the Sicilian. But when someone plays c4 or some quirky opening I get a little stuck. So at least if I know what I'm against I can try to take them off course. I know the things such as double attacks, forks, windmills, pins etc.
Do you play any gambits? I like Danish gambit on e4.
I have been reading up a little on openings, I've played a few Blitz games and am finding myself in a much stronger position in the middle game for my 'work'. I really struggle when playing as Black though, does anybody have any advice on good/simple black defence as i've tried a few such as the Sicilian and always seem to end up in a mess!
Obviously i'm pretty green when it comes to chess but if anybody could provide a few pointers that would be great.
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