I have tried to resurrect an old line and use it in my repertoire. Every single time I play it I reach positions similar to this:
[Title "White to move"]
[fen "r2q1rk1/pbpnbppp/1p2pn2/8/3PNB2/3B1N2/PPP1QPPP/R4RK1 w - - 0 1"]
Usually, engines and most human opponents continue with c4
. I almost always go for Re8
+ Qc8
, so I can safely play ...c5
(the Queen is off the d-file so there will be no pressure from a potential Rd1
, and Be7
is protected so there will be no d5
tricks).
QUESTIONS:
Can we confirm that this is the correct plan, or does Black have better moves at his disposal?
If my plan is viable, how should I proceed when White exchanges on c5
-> recapture with a pawn or with a piece?
What would be my long-term plan in the resulting position-> minority attack with ...a6
+ ...b5
or fighting for ...e5
push?
Thank you.
1. c4 c5 2. Nd6
and at best Black trades a Bishop for a Knight. It could be annoying. – Tony Ennis Dec 9 '14 at 0:51c4
I can exchange the knights and bishops, I am not obliged to immediately play...c5
... – AlwaysLearningNewStuff Dec 9 '14 at 5:56...Qd8
. I am working on a completely new approach for Black... – AlwaysLearningNewStuff Dec 9 '14 at 5:57