He also recommends the c3 sicilian against e6 which means there's a completely different variation I have to study, only to get absolutely no advantage out of the opening once again. Why would I even play 1.e5 if I wanted to go into the Moscow variation of the sicilian?! It just makes no sense to trade off my light square bishop and give black nearly instant equality. ![]() The next most upsetting thing was that he recommends the Moscow variation of the sicilian. I can understand opting for the tarrasch because it gives black less options than Nc3 but there's just no legitimate reason to play the exchange, especially in the context of this book. He recommends the most cramped/closed positions possible in the caro kann but for some reason wants to avoid the mainline french for something which doesn't really give white any tangible advantage at all and has no clear plan. Furthermore, I didn't understand why he recommends the exchange French. Even the advance seems easier to understand than a lot of the two knights lines. The exchange caro is just much more intuitive and probably gives white a better advantage. The author often says stuff like "and white continues with great play." when I have absolutely no fucking idea how to continue in that situation. In many of the lines white ends up totally cramped for space and while it may be objectively fine, its not a line I would ever willingly play into. The first thing that bothered me was that he recommends the two knights caro kann when there is absolutely no reason to avoid the exchange variation. I ended up returning it and buying Starting Out: 1.e4 instead which I find to be better in every way. ![]() Im just under 1900 on lichess (probably around 1600 USCF) so I think Im in the range of who this book is geared toward, but I did NOT find it simple at all. I found this book to be extremely confusing and unintuitive. e4" because as a lifelong e4 player I've been looking for an opening guide which I could reference and which would give solid recommendations against less common lines where I sometimes feel unsure (for example in the french defense). Please continue to give us your feedback and suggestions on how we can help make /r/chess better for everyone. ![]() Use the message the moderators link if your posts or comments don't appear, or for help with any administrative matters. Twitter/Facebook posts must contain a direct link to the tweet/post, and include the author's nameĬhess Spoiler format for problem answers etc., Instructions for /r/chess PGN addon ( Chrome, Firefox)ĭon’t engage in abusive, discriminatory, or bigoted behavior.ĭon't ask for advice about ongoing games.ĭo not use /r/chess exclusively to promote your own content. News Puzzles Games Strategy Twitch Other Resources
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