Author: Matthew White
Date: 12:59:17 03/11/03
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On March 10, 2003 at 20:30:44, Jim Monaghan wrote: > >>Do these stats take transpositions into account, or only the initial move? The >>reason that I ask is Nf3 can transpose into a Sicilian (for example) by 1. Nf3 >>c5 2. e4, etc. It is fairly common for transpositions like this to occur (Nf3 is >>a flexible move that allows transpositions into MOST openings. >> >>Matt > >Hi Matt, > >First move only. Transpositions not accounted for. A quick look showed two of >the 1.Nf3 games turning into a d-pawn system. > >Jim I suspected as much. As far as I have observed, most computers are comfortable in Colle Positions (1. d4 d5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. e3, etc.). Part of the reason for this is its relatively clear plan (i.e. push the pawn to e4, opening up the position), and the fact that the piece development happens in isolation from the opponent. Sicilians are definitely the most popular that I've seen when defending 1. e4, though it seems odd to me, since 1. e4 e5 is called an Open system, and symmetrical KP openings tend to heavily involve tactics and a fight for the center. Matt
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