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Subject: Re: Which defence to 1.d4 is easy to learn, solid, with winning chances?

Author: Francois Bertin

Date: 15:10:50 02/04/00

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 I play the QGD Orthodoxe Variation. The plan for Black is simple to follow and
it is very solid, especially against a stronger opponent. True, it's not the
most dynanic of defense, but White has to play precisely if he wants to keep a
small advantage. If not, Black gets easy equality and even winning chances.
There's also _a lot_ of annotated classic games with that defense. However, if
you like a more dynamic choice with good piece play you could try the Queen
Gambit Accepted.


On February 03, 2000 at 23:42:04, Rich Shippy wrote:

>I have been studying the Dragon Sicilian as a defence to King pawn openings.  I
>have also dabbled in the Najdorf when I want to play it a little safer.  I have
>no idea where to start with a defence to d4?  I have little experience with
>queen pawn openings since I always play e4 as white.  I have read that the Nimzo
>Indian is a great defence but is it too hard to master?  It seems that if you
>play the Nimzo you also have to play the Queen's Indian or Bogo Indian.  I also
>looked into trying the Tarrash but the isolated queen pawn scares me.  I am
>extremely confused in what defence I should learn against d4, please help.



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