I always try to play this Sicilian Kopec system. I'm looking for new lines (reply) in this opening. Give me some of your suggestions and see if I can make it work better.
Dr kopec... I sometimes play e4 nf3 c4 then bd3. This must be the kopec reversed.
My suggestion: don't play it, because it is bad.
It is certainly playable. Here is an example.
As white, virtually anything is "playable." That's a low bar.
Here is another example where it is played at top level.
Most top grandmasters of today seem to think that there is no real advantage for white in the main lines, so they are willing to play unambitious side lines hoping to outplay their opponent.
Most top grandmasters of today seem to think that there is no real advantage for white in the main lines, so they are willing to play unambitious side lines hoping to outplay their opponent.
@tpr there are actually no advantage in main lines
Yes, that is the present prevailing opinion. Fischer and Kasparov played sharp lines trying for an advantage. Nowadays Carlsen and Aronian play tame lines aiming to outmanoeuvre their opponents.
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