@MNb : thx for your answers.
MNb wrote on 04/09/12 at 05:01:41:
I have a few other questions for you.
Which defences against 1.d4 do you try to avoid - isn't it more economical just to play 1.d4 ?
Well. The main reason of my question is that I'm thinking of completely switching to d4.
1. c4 rules out Albin, Budapest, QGA, Grünfeld(?) and probably some others. Of course it also allows also e5 and c5 but I don't mind that.
Basically looking forward to Schandorff's books on the QG and the Indian defenses in may/june.
By playing 1. c4 I'm in some known territory before going all in on 1.d4!
Quote:Is there any reason you reject 1.c4 e6 2.Nc3 ?
No. I have not looked into this yet.
What are to advantages of this move order?
Quote:Is there any reason you reject 1.c4 Nf6 2.Nc3 e6 3.e4 (Mikenas), which has a very good reputation? This way you might avoid the NID ánd the Benoni's.
I have faced this two times as black. Lost one game horribly and drew the other one comfortably. Maybe my minus score inhibits me from choosing this line!
Well, another reason is that I play the Nimzo myself. I think it is a great opening to play for both sides because of it's idea richness. So I would like to play against my defense...
If possible I would like to steer clear of the Benoni. Maybe good enough reason to check it out. I've got Watson's Mastering the Chess Opening 3. A good source to begin with?