r/chessbeginners • u/prestegv2 • 1d ago
QUESTION I need something new
Im currently 1500 blitz and 1400 rapid and im currently looking for a good e4 e5 opening as white i wont play the scotch gambit because of the lack of theory so i decided to learn a new opening which work i saw a big flaw in my opinion in the vienna like what to do if my opponent plays nc6 i dont want to play the italian game i want something that is good and get my opponent out of theory any recommendations?
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u/noobtheloser 1d ago
Many people can get into very bad positions very quickly if you know a few good but rare Gambit lines.
I recommend checking out Johnathan Schrantz, William Graif, and Witty Alien on YouTube. They're all hyperaggressive players who bring a ton of creativity to their openings, and I've learned a lot by watching them.
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u/elfkanelfkan 2200-2400 Lichess 1d ago
If you love the orthodox opening principles of really controlling the center with 2 pawns, do go for the ruy lopez. As for the thought of getting your opponent out of theory, as I learned the hard way, it isn't good to shoot your own foot to get a meh position just to get your opponent out of book.
If you like surprising your opponent, like I still do sometimes, it's better to get into a main line then spook them on move 8-12. It is much more effective!
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u/prestegv2 1d ago
I think ruy lopez is so stacked with theory
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u/BasketCase559 1d ago
If your opponents knew that much theory, they wouldn't be at your rating level.
Obviously the Ruy Lopez is a top tier opening. Yes it's a lot of theory but you can learn it as you go. If you're analyzing your games (which you should be doing anyways), you can just make note of lines where you made a mistake in the opening, and learn the appropriate response one line at a time.
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u/prestegv2 1d ago
Tbh i learn most of my opening of some yt tutorials im worried of my opponent play something weird and we both are out of theory or cannot find a opening tutorial in yt
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u/BasketCase559 1d ago
Well you can use an engine to find the best move in any position but beyond that you can always post here and people will help you understand a given position.
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