I wanted to know the best opening with Black after 1.e4. I hesitate between the Sicilian Defense (2...c5) and the King's pawn game (1.e4 e5) with the Ruy Lopez or Italian game,...
It does not matter at all. Both moves are good and others as well: 1...c6, 1...e6, 1...d6, 1...d5, 1...Nf6, 1...Nc6. Just pick one, play it and do not worry.
Where does this idea come from, that there may be a better opening ?
Never take engine recommendations for openings, use the explorer feature or just start reading opening books and getting it going from there. It is important to understand typical endgame positions that arise from your openings, so pick one you might favor.
Also openings differ very much in their nature, especially when in longer time controls, c5 leads to very asymmetrical positions, which is an asset for pushing for a win. The higher up you are, the more draws you will see from e5 moves, since Berlin and Petroff defenses are a thing (and honestly should be banned, they are like leeches of fun)
Also openings differ very much in their nature, especially when in longer time controls, c5 leads to very asymmetrical positions, which is an asset for pushing for a win. The higher up you are, the more draws you will see from e5 moves, since Berlin and Petroff defenses are a thing (and honestly should be banned, they are like leeches of fun)
You found the best two imo.
If you want the deepest understanding of chess that you will reach go for e5.
If you want best results out of the gate go with c5.
If you want the deepest understanding of chess that you will reach go for e5.
If you want best results out of the gate go with c5.
A nice opening I've played before is a line that goes: 1.e4 e6 2.d4 c5. It's sort of like a Sicilian, sort of like a French, and it's not too hard to play.
That e6 c5 is called a modern benoni and is generally losing for black, not to say you can't win with it of course.
@aguvendi Losing is a bit too strong word for benoni. Even if black doesn't equalize in Taimanov, it's very playable and you can take such move order that you dodge Taimanov.
The "best" opening is the one you understand the most. Study one opening thoroughly, and play it a lot so you understand it well.
Don't worry too much about openings. Your understanding of openings will improve with time. In all truth, if you are new to chess or haven't been playing for that long then it is generally best to learn the endgame. You generally learn more about chess that way as you get learn more about how to use each piece and pawn efficiently.
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