SP486: What is the most important reason why
1.d4 is not a very good opening move by white?
The answer is surprisingly simple!
Enjoy the solution given below
The answer is (drumroll)...:
1. Because the long diagonal a8-h1 is weak!
If you thought the answer was:
2. Because the king is exposed along a5/e1,
white can easily defend against that and
continue development with moves like Bd2/Nc3.
white can easily defend against that and
continue development with moves like Bd2/Nc3.
Explanation:
1. d4 ... b6!(b5)
2. Nf3 ... Bb7
And now white's f1 bishop is thematically trapped,
since moving either e or g pawn results in:
3. g3? ... Bxf3 followed by ...Qxf3
if instead:
2. e3?! ... Ba6!
3. Ne2 ... Bxe2
and 4.Kxe2 is essential because if:
4. Bxe2 ... Qxg2 -/+