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Re: Nd2 or Nc3?
Reply #2 - 11/12/05 at 16:16:16
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I`ve got to go with Woofwoof here and recommend that you play 3.Nc3.  Generally I would say that the Tarrasch is of a more positional nature than the Nc3-lines, but that Nc3 is the most "aggressive" move.  You have a lot more aggressive options in the Nc3-lines than in the Tarrasch, even sidelines after 3.Nc3 can be dangerous against unsuspecting opponents. Correct me if I am wrong, but I don`t believe this to be the case with the Tarrasch.
  

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Re: Nd2 or Nc3?
Reply #1 - 11/12/05 at 10:03:45
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Since you are an attacking player, then nc3 is DEFINITELY the  move for you. Ive said it before in other french discussions & I'll say it again here.....Nc3 IS the best 3rd move at white's disposal. Since you dont have any hangups against the Winawer hence there are no disadvatages to that move in your case. (unlike me  Angry, hence exchange var.) Further,it definitely exerts more central pressure & has greater range than Nd2.

The only advantage of Nd2 is that it prevents the Winawer. That's why people like Karpov play it & it gives rise to the type of game more congenial to their style. (too slow & dry for my liking) So the positionally inclined will favour this move to Nc3. The disadvantage to Nd2 was mentioned in the last part of the above paragraph.
  

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C10-C19: Nd2 or Nc3?
11/12/05 at 09:45:00
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i'm an active-attacking player with a 2078 ELO rating, i play Tarrasch with 'ok' results, now some strong players are recommending me to play Nc3 as it suits my style according to them, i like Nc3 as well,aganst classical i like staintz variation with f4,Be3,Qd2 0-0-0 etc,and against winawer i play 7.h4 line, can you guys tell me the negative and positive sides of Nc3 and Nd2?

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