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Hi len,
I used to play 1-e4 an 2- Nf3 to develop very fast and control the center regardless the opponent playing because when I lose the center I lose the game and I start to attack after the 4th move because my style is attacking and I would to be hard attacker.
what is your advice for me in the opening and how to improve my play?
thanks in advanced.
Hi Ahmed - If you play 1.e4 as white, you should consider getting a good repertoire book or CD that covers all of the major responses by black. Following-up with 2.Nf3 isn't always the best strategy.
Here's a few repertoire books that I recommend:
Chess Openings For White Explained (Paperback)by Lev Alburt (Author) http://chess.ca/product.asp?PD1=4344
Starting Out: 1e4 : A Reliable Repertoire for the Opening Player (Paperback)by Neil McDonald (Author)
http://www.amazon.ca/Starting-Out-Reliable-Repertoire-Opening/dp/1857444167/sr=1... (copy and paste this URL into your browser's address bar and press the "Enter" key)
Bangiev: White Repertoire 1.e4 - 2nd Edition
http://chess.ca/product.asp?PD1=4324 (CD)
Regards,
Len
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