Hi- I want to play the Reverse Grand Prix Attack against the English Opening. So far everything seems okay but I found this one variation that seems a bit tricky for black (9.Nf3).
Let me know what you think about black's position- thanks
Well atleast for me against the English, I just play what I play against d4, as it gets similar positions, or sometimes transposes. If you play the KID, you would play Nf6 g6 d6 Bg7 etc.
That's what I think you should do, just play whatever you play against d4
@thekid456 that's what I do, I play the KID.
@FunnyAnimatorJimTV How about 10...Bd7 or 10...Be6?
IT has worked for me atleast :)
As my rating indicates, I'm no expert here, but I'm wondering if maybe developing the dark square bishop and castling earlier before you reach the critical position would help.
I don't know much about the Grand Prix Attack, but a quick look suggests it's a white opening typically played against the Sicilian, so I can see where it comes to mind to reverse it. But it could just be that it's just not as good a tempo behind against a kingside with a fianchettoed bishop defending.
I mean, the resulting position here is not lost or anything, but I share your sense that it doesn't look like a terribly fun position to play, either. It seems like black is playing for a draw there.