As black against d4 I usually play the Indian defenses with 1..Nf6 but
I am not comfortable with Nimzo Indian or Bogo Indian..instead I usually play the Gruenfeld or sometimes the Kings Indian ..but they always give white a edge from the beginning and I am getting decisive results ..so should I learn Nimzo or rather play QGA or QGD(also not familiar)..for fairly equal results. Thanks in advance
Nimzo Indian is perfectly positionally sound and offers counterplay to play for a win. All world champions had it in their repertoire. You need something against 3.Nf3 as well, Bogo/QID fit in well.
Sarg0n many thanks...but in many lines for nimzo the dark squared bishop is traded off early which I don't like is there any particular line in nimzo where I could preserve it..thanks in advance :)
don't be so attached to the bishop pair, experience show black has plenty compensation. (white double pawns, more control of center, keep position closed etc..)
btw I play the stonewall dutch, you might want to look into it. A fun, simple opening.
@CafeMorphy sure I too play the dutch stonewall sometimes..but it sometimes gets very closed but sure it's fun to play ..and thanks for your advice ..I will now try to let go of my bishop pair love :)
Try the Benko.
@Cardy thanks ...I haven't looked at it..but will surely try to gain my knowledge at that.Damn ! Chess is so vast in terms of openings :)
Benko starts 1e4 nf6 so you should be used to torre, etc. It is not too hard to play and a 1600 player once got a draw against GM Walter Brown back in the 70s with it.
You'll find negative points in all openings. They are all ok though. Normally this forum discussions end up with suggestions for virtually every opening which exist. So, my recommendation it the NID, IM Zeller calls it in his books the "divine" Nimzo Indian.
1. d4 Nf6
2. c4 c5
3. d5 b5
I thought this was the Benko (gambit) you were talking about..but 1.e4 Nf6 is the Alekhine defense
@Cardy :o
