It’s also worth noting that white is under no obligation to play the standard move 2. d5, gaining space.īlack also has some offbeat options involving the first move 1…Nf6. As is often the case in Queen’s Pawn openings, black is not afraid of the enemy d-pawn capturing his c-pawn (see the Queen’s Gambit above). In the Benoni Defense, black challenges the center with the c-pawn. Want to take your chess openings BEYOND the basics? Click HERE to sign up for my FREE one-week “Opening Mastery Masterclass” The Alternative: Black does not play 1…d5 It’s not popular to block in one’s c-pawn in a Queen’s Pawn Opening, but white might intend by playing the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit! The Stonewall Attack– White quickly plays f2-f4, looking for a total bind on the dark squares. The Torre Attack – Similar to the London System, but the dark bishop goes to g5. The Colle-Zukertort System – Similar to the London System, but the dark bishop goes to b2 instead The Colle System – Similar to the London System, but without playing Bf4 That said, System openings remain popular at all levels of chess. It’s crucial to learn how to handle and calculate tactics!
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