e6 opening??

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lucasbarbieri90

Oct 9, 2017

I have a beginner opponent I usually play against. When I play with white, usually open with e4, but his answer is always e6, instead of e5. Which advantages can I take from this conservative play?

EatingRiceWivNoCurry

Oct 9, 2017

after e6 you must play d4.Secure the centerrrrl

EatingRiceWivNoCurry

Oct 9, 2017

after e6 you must play d4.Secure the centerrrr

Strangemover

Oct 9, 2017

This is the French defence. It is not more conservative than 1.e5, just a different approach, targetting different things. 2.d4 d5 is normal, then you can decide between 3.Nc3, 3.Nd2 3.e5 or 3.exd5 as the main moves. There are many ways the game can go.