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batmanmg

Jan 15, 2008

even thought it is my favorite move... i don't know how to capitolize on the advantages (or shore up the disadvantages) using any manner of 1.Nf3 openings... I've heard of the reti, and the kings indian attack,,, but can't find any useful information on them... i got a book that is way to complicated and involved in variations and master games... but im no master and my games rarely follow anything like the books... any reccomendations on information that would actualy be helpfull.. like something that gives reasons why certain moves are good beyond other moves losing to perfect tactical play, the motives of playing certain variations... what the opponent should be trying to prevent me from doing and how to capitolize on my goals when he fails to do so... things like that

Lousy

Jan 15, 2008

The whole idea of reti is based on hypermodern theories ie let black build a centre and then strike out.

One can also build your defenses 1st - g3, Bg2 and then 0-0 before focusing on the center.

There are 3 good books. The first 2 are reti. The 1st are quite interesting-it contains the entire white repertoire. The 2nd book is subtle and positional but it doesn't cover many lines. The 3rd -> what can you say its Kramnik also positional.

1) Dynamic Reti by Nigel Davis

2) Easy guide to reti Angus Dunniston

3) Openings for white according to Kramnik

As for KIA it is based on king indian defences but with white to move. However, that extra tempo does not convey any advantages. Middlegames are quite complex....and white can strike out in the kingside and sometimes the center.

ericmittens

Jan 15, 2008

Ewww....Eric Schiller

Try "the dynamic reti" by nigel davies

Lousy

Jan 15, 2008

for KIA you can try "starting out kia'. i can't remember who wrote it.

ericmittens

Jan 16, 2008

Kramnik plays 1.Nf3

you're wrong

erikido23

Jan 16, 2008

ericmittens wrote:

Kramnik plays 1.Nf3

you're wrong

just listen to him. He ALMOST has a 1200 rating he obviously has this game down.

mrsiddiqui

Jan 17, 2008

I'm just a beginner and don't have much of a knowledge of openings but what I feel is D4 or E4 is better for beginner who tend to have a hard time calculating long move sequence. after Nf3 you have to do 2 things simultaneously : face the challenge of central control and solidify your own position. This might be easy for Kramnik but for us its a nightmare.

farbror

Jan 17, 2008

Well, 1. Nf3 or 1. e4 or 1. d4 is not much of a difference in my humble opinion. My argument is as follows: Using basic opening principles you tend to move Nf3/e4 pretty soon so it is (almost) just a question of move order.

The most deciding factors for me when choosing a first move as white is:

How much I enjoy the move
If I feel comfortble playing the move

batmanmg

Jan 17, 2008

i don't feel comfortable playing white at all actualy... i ususaly prefer black becuase i find it easier to take advantage of the weaknesses left in white's assualt rather than leading an attack of my own... which is why i generaly enjoy the passive play Nf3 allows... but i don't really know what im doing beyond the first few moves, or how to properly react in those first few moves...

NM TheOldReb

Jan 17, 2008

#10

There is nothing wrong with 1Nf3 and 1d4 is not better. In fact both score 55% according to chess assistant. 1e4 scores less, probably due to the sicilian defense alone and 1c4 also scores 55%. Many games that begin 1Nf3 transpose to other openings anyway.

batmanmg

Jan 17, 2008

#11

mine never do... (partly becuase i make sure they don't, other partly becuase black doesn't play by the book) but that being besides the point... any information out there i wouldn't have to pay for on this opening move? (im in a rut of crummy luck, especialy when it comes to money)