First game analysis

Queen on a second move?

https://lichess.org/WPju5P6PeFRV

Queen on a second move? https://lichess.org/WPju5P6PeFRV

Wait till you have something to analyze. :)

You mentioned it yourself, queen on the second move is not useful and gives black a slight advantage as you block your Bisschop a little, and make your queen a bit more vulnerable.

In general develop the lighter pieces first. Perhaps read about the Golden Rules of the opening for a healthy start.

You mentioned it yourself, queen on the second move is not useful and gives black a slight advantage as you block your Bisschop a little, and make your queen a bit more vulnerable. In general develop the lighter pieces first. Perhaps read about the Golden Rules of the opening for a healthy start.

Andersj

Yes, under general circumstances I wouldn't ever use the Queen on a second, but am finding opponents are being caught out when I offer her pawn as bait.

Am short of time... any pointers as to where I can find a good source of the Golden Rules online?

Best Regards,

Anon.

Yes, under general circumstances I wouldn't ever use the Queen on a second, but am finding opponents are being caught out when I offer her pawn as bait. Am short of time... any pointers as to where I can find a good source of the Golden Rules online? Best Regards, Anon.

Testrider

Here is some nice discussion with views from several people: https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/2031/why-are-the-golden-rules-in-chess-openings-true

If you want to surprise your opponent by offering the pawn, that can also be done without spending a move on the queen (and more when it gets attacked).

The opening I always play (and unfortunately one that does not follow the golden rules in the strict sense) is:

d4 d5 2. c4

If you really want to win the pawn back after dxc4 you can play setups with 3. e3 but the more ambitious 3. e4 puts a nice claim on the center.

Here is some nice discussion with views from several people: https://chess.stackexchange.com/questions/2031/why-are-the-golden-rules-in-chess-openings-true If you want to surprise your opponent by offering the pawn, that can also be done without spending a move on the queen (and more when it gets attacked). The opening I always play (and unfortunately one that does not follow the golden rules in the strict sense) is: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 If you really want to win the pawn back after dxc4 you can play setups with 3. e3 but the more ambitious 3. e4 puts a nice claim on the center.

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