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**Calvin** · 03-28-2009, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

A nice little 15 move game I played today

Not a bad effort, but there were several mistakes by white that black simply didn't capitalise on, not to rain on anybody's parade.

**Jaydon** · 03-28-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by Calvin

Not a bad effort, but there were several mistakes by white that black simply didn't capitalise on, not to rain on anybody's parade.

Yeah I know but the simple thing is... They didn't capitalise on them!

I just played a good game until the last move where I blunder my queen for free

**Just2Good** · 03-28-2009, 02:53 PM

A nice mate by Jaydon!

**Jaydon** · 03-28-2009, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

A nice mate by Jaydon!

Also try watching the game from the white pieces as well as the black pieces, makes for some funny viewing

**Jaydon** · 03-29-2009, 06:16 PM

My first attempt with the pirc gives me an 8 move win

**Calvin** · 03-29-2009, 07:14 PM

The Pirc is a weak opening and doesn't offer much to black. I think you should choose something more aggressive like the caro-kann

**Jaydon** · 03-29-2009, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Calvin

The Pirc is a weak opening and doesn't offer much to black. I think you should choose something more aggressive like the caro-kann

I always thought the caro-kan wasn't very aggressive

**Jaydon** · 03-31-2009, 06:37 PM

Okay I'm looking for an opening as black against e4 and d4. I usually play the accelerted dragon agianst 1 e4 and the semi slav against 1 d4. But I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for me.

**LMatheson** · 03-31-2009, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

Okay I'm looking for an opening as black against e4 and d4. I usually play the accelerted dragon agianst 1 e4 and the semi slav against 1 d4. But I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for me.

Unfortunally there are no easy ways out for black; you just have to learn some theory. It also depends if you want something solid and safe, or cutting edge theory or an opening where one slip usually decided the game. It also depends whether you like attacking or playing a solid game with no major weaknesses. Personally, I have gone for the attacking options with theory that has to be bang up to date. It's harder for you but its also harder for the opponent. If you want that then I think the Najdorf or some kind of sicilian against 1.e4 and against 1.d4 Modern Benoni or King's Indian. For something more solid I would suggest something like Caro-Kann and Slav.

Hope this helps!

**Jaydon** · 03-31-2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by LMatheson

Unfortunally there are no easy ways out for black; you just have to learn some theory. It also depends if you want something solid and safe, or cutting edge theory or an opening where one slip usually decided the game. It also depends whether you like attacking or playing a solid game with no major weaknesses. Personally, I have gone for the attacking options with theory that has to be bang up to date. It's harder for you but its also harder for the opponent. If you want that then I think the Najdorf or some kind of sicilian against 1.e4 and against 1.d4 Modern Benoni or King's Indian. For something more solid I would suggest something like Caro-Kann and Slav.

Hope this helps!

Thanks yeah that helped heaps

**Just2Good** · 04-01-2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

Okay I'm looking for an opening as black against e4 and d4. I usually play the accelerted dragon agianst 1 e4 and the semi slav against 1 d4. But I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for me.

In the same way Spiderman has to fight against Venom and Carnage, so too every good Siberian Chess Tiger needs 2 menacing openings to use as Black!. I recommend the French against e4 and the Dutch Leningrad against d4 and c4, and g3.

**Jaydon** · 04-01-2009, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

In the same way Spiderman has to fight against Venom and Carnage, so too every good Siberian Chess Tiger needs 2 menacing openings to use as Black!. I recommend the French against e4 and the Dutch Leningrad against d4 and c4, and g3.

I just looked up the Dutch Lenningrad and I don't think I've ever seen it before! (except in some of your games). Looks interesting, I'll give it a try!

**Just2Good** · 04-01-2009, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

I just looked up the Dutch Lenningrad and I don't think I've ever seen it before! (except in some of your games). Looks interesting, I'll give it a try!

My Leningrad was once so powerful, I was unbeatable with it - even in tournament games. GM Beliavsky was the Soviet GM who was considered the foremost expert with this opening.

**Jaydon** · 04-01-2009, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

My Leningrad was once so powerful, I was unbeatable with it - even in tournament games. GM Beliavsky was the Soviet GM who was considered the foremost expert with this opening.

Do you still use it online?
Thanks

**Jaydon** · 05-14-2009, 08:37 PM

A game I played today, out of interest when I was down bishop for rook do you guys think I was actually losing?

03-28-2009, 02:09 PM	#46 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 259	Originally Posted by Jaydon A nice little 15 move game I played today Not a bad effort, but there were several mistakes by white that black simply didn't capitalise on, not to rain on anybody's parade.

03-28-2009, 02:12 PM	#47 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Calvin Not a bad effort, but there were several mistakes by white that black simply didn't capitalise on, not to rain on anybody's parade. Yeah I know but the simple thing is... They didn't capitalise on them! I just played a good game until the last move where I blunder my queen for free

03-28-2009, 02:54 PM	#49 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One A nice mate by Jaydon! Also try watching the game from the white pieces as well as the black pieces, makes for some funny viewing

03-29-2009, 10:12 PM	#52 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Calvin The Pirc is a weak opening and doesn't offer much to black. I think you should choose something more aggressive like the caro-kann I always thought the caro-kan wasn't very aggressive

03-31-2009, 08:38 PM	#54 (permalink)
LMatheson Siberian Chess Cub Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 318	Originally Posted by Jaydon Okay I'm looking for an opening as black against e4 and d4. I usually play the accelerted dragon agianst 1 e4 and the semi slav against 1 d4. But I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for me. Unfortunally there are no easy ways out for black; you just have to learn some theory. It also depends if you want something solid and safe, or cutting edge theory or an opening where one slip usually decided the game. It also depends whether you like attacking or playing a solid game with no major weaknesses. Personally, I have gone for the attacking options with theory that has to be bang up to date. It's harder for you but its also harder for the opponent. If you want that then I think the Najdorf or some kind of sicilian against 1.e4 and against 1.d4 Modern Benoni or King's Indian. For something more solid I would suggest something like Caro-Kann and Slav. Hope this helps!

03-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#51 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 259	The Pirc is a weak opening and doesn't offer much to black. I think you should choose something more aggressive like the caro-kann

03-31-2009, 06:37 PM	#53 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Okay I'm looking for an opening as black against e4 and d4. I usually play the accelerted dragon agianst 1 e4 and the semi slav against 1 d4. But I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for me.

03-31-2009, 09:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by LMatheson Unfortunally there are no easy ways out for black; you just have to learn some theory. It also depends if you want something solid and safe, or cutting edge theory or an opening where one slip usually decided the game. It also depends whether you like attacking or playing a solid game with no major weaknesses. Personally, I have gone for the attacking options with theory that has to be bang up to date. It's harder for you but its also harder for the opponent. If you want that then I think the Najdorf or some kind of sicilian against 1.e4 and against 1.d4 Modern Benoni or King's Indian. For something more solid I would suggest something like Caro-Kann and Slav. Hope this helps! Thanks yeah that helped heaps

04-01-2009, 03:40 PM	#56 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Jaydon Okay I'm looking for an opening as black against e4 and d4. I usually play the accelerted dragon agianst 1 e4 and the semi slav against 1 d4. But I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for me. In the same way Spiderman has to fight against Venom and Carnage, so too every good Siberian Chess Tiger needs 2 menacing openings to use as Black!. I recommend the French against e4 and the Dutch Leningrad against d4 and c4, and g3. __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

04-01-2009, 07:11 PM	#57 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One In the same way Spiderman has to fight against Venom and Carnage, so too every good Siberian Chess Tiger needs 2 menacing openings to use as Black!. I recommend the French against e4 and the Dutch Leningrad against d4 and c4, and g3. I just looked up the Dutch Lenningrad and I don't think I've ever seen it before! (except in some of your games). Looks interesting, I'll give it a try!

04-01-2009, 07:56 PM	#58 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,056 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Jaydon I just looked up the Dutch Lenningrad and I don't think I've ever seen it before! (except in some of your games). Looks interesting, I'll give it a try! My Leningrad was once so powerful, I was unbeatable with it - even in tournament games. GM Beliavsky was the Soviet GM who was considered the foremost expert with this opening. __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

04-01-2009, 08:00 PM	#59 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,098 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One My Leningrad was once so powerful, I was unbeatable with it - even in tournament games. GM Beliavsky was the Soviet GM who was considered the foremost expert with this opening. Do you still use it online? Thanks

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