Author: Joseph Ciarrochi
Date: 22:12:55 03/07/06
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I think the sierwan book advocates an opening system approach (e.g., try to use the same basic setup everytime). I have finally come to the conclusion that this is not a good approach. I think it is important for Grade A to B (1600-2000) players to learn many different openings and especially the middle game plans associated with those openings. Otherwise, there are certain critical plans you rarely see (e.g., isolated q pawn....or minority attacks, etc), and you will always be limited in how good you can get. In contrast, if you learn many opening plans, you will get cross-fertilization of ideas (e.g., when you see the scandi and caro kann have much common...sometimes) Another thing i don't like about a system approach is it makes you a bit insensitive to the particulars of the situation. For example, sometimes the colle setup is good, sometimes it is not (against KID I've been told). Anwyay, don't believe anything i say. what do i know?. I am only about 1850.....I'll post if i ever reach 2000 best Joseph
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