Everytime I play blacks I lose, I get a bad position I guess, instead I always manage to win as white, which is a good opening as black? I need one opening that is versatile and easy to play every variant.. thanks!
I just realized my question is a little hard because it will depend on how whites start lol
Play something flexible and not so sharp at the beginning of your chess career, like a Roy Lopez. The sicilian on the other hand is a very razor sharp attacking line, so don't play for this right away.
Hello @quinigt how long have you been playing chess for? If you want to send me some of your games as black for me to have a look at, you can. I would be more than happy to help. Looking for some lower rated players to help out to improve my teaching and understanding. Just drop me a message :)
I am willing to help as well, DM me.
i advise you to start with the french defense against 1e4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTNN7-Wwpzs and the queen gambit declined against 1d4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLQtOWt4Jzs they are pretty simple to understand and can counter most white openings if the other player is trying something funny.
In case your opponent start by fianchetto a bishop or other rare things, just concentrate on controling the center (e5,d5,using your knights toward the center,pinning with your bishops or protecting pawns etc...)
ps: do NOT try the silician opening or the king's indian defense because these ones are really tricky to master. same for using 1e5 against 1e4 because there is too many traps and variations to know. this is fun to play but you need experience to pull that off correctly
In case your opponent start by fianchetto a bishop or other rare things, just concentrate on controling the center (e5,d5,using your knights toward the center,pinning with your bishops or protecting pawns etc...)
ps: do NOT try the silician opening or the king's indian defense because these ones are really tricky to master. same for using 1e5 against 1e4 because there is too many traps and variations to know. this is fun to play but you need experience to pull that off correctly
Depends what your style is but also worth considering against 1.e4 is 1... c6, the caro-kann. Where you build a strong defense, get your light squared bishop out fast, and let white come at you. This can suit some counter-attacking types of players.
you should first learn few opening moves. I see you blunder on move 3 already. On ruy lopez as black you shouldn't play 3...Qf6 rather a6 is simplest and good. On italian game you play 3...f6 which is awful, play Bc5 for start.
You should first of all learn the basic opening principles: control the center, develop your pieces and don't make unnecassery pawn moves.
thank you all for the answers, I'll have those openings and tips in mind! @genekim thanks but I got some help from another player already but thank you
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