[prompt] 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. Bg5 Bb4 4. e4 d5 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3 7. Bxc3 Ne4 8. Bd2 c5 9. Be3 cxd4 10. Bxd4 Qe7 11. c3 Nc6 [continuation] ---------------

[prompt] 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. Bg5 Bb4 4. e4 d5 5. e5 h6 6. Bd2 Bxc3 7. Bxc3 Ne4 8. Bd2 c5 9. Be3 cxd4 10. Bxd4 Qe7 11. c3 Nc6 [continuation] --------------- This looks like a very easy opening, but it is really a hard one. I don't really know what is going on on either sides, but since I have read on net about White's opening (for example, http://www.chessgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=318749 http://www.chessgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=318749 ) I think Black has more of a chance here since he can attack the first four moves. But at least White is more threatening to the Bishop. Let's focus on this opening... A good opening for White is the g3. The bishop is too far back, there isn't enough space for b3, the c2 is too shallow to get the queen on time and the knight has a good escape from c7, and c7 seems a bit strong. This is not a good position for Black, but it may be able to take some games from Black. I have given