I like playing 1. e4 but want to avoid common Sicilian lines. I prefer open games that favor tactics over positional play. At the moment I'm just playing an early d4 pawn trade, but people have memorized the open sicilian out pretty far. Anyone have any unorthodox move I could throw out? I'm only rated 1500 so its okay if the move isn't totally sound - my opposition won't be able to take...

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"PJDBAD" wrote in message ... What is the best line of play for White after: 1. d5 It's not a very good start, is it?

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On Mon, 24 Jan 2005 14:19:55 GMT, "George John" wrote: Here again, Petrel got it right. The ED should summarize the contract for the Board including all key points. That makes it easy for the Board to review the contract process prior to signing off on it. Board members should never have to read a contract word for word, and given the fact that most if not all are...

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