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    Everybody’s favorite Bird’s Opening (f4) player is back with a new personal challenge.

    The story: Every time the topic of the Bird arises, some booked-up know-it-all comes along and says, “The From Gambit”, as if the simple utterance of that 4-syllable phrase is in itself a refutation of the Might Bird. Well, I am here to prove that the Fearsome From Gambit is bupkis.

    I am looking for:
    10 Games
    You rated: 1400+
    Time Controls: 3/7 (with the clan leagues starting and a busy work schedule, I will delete anything less, but longer time controls are acceptable)

    I play white in all of them (obviously).

    For those scratching their heads:
    The From Gambit:
    1. f4 e5
    2. fxe5 d6


    So, if you think the Bird sucks, or that the From Gambit is some kind of mystical answer to 1. f4; then bring it on…

    I have updated my Challenge Settings accordingly. First come, first defeated.

    --tmetzler

    Edit: I will probably post links to the games in this thread, so if you are afraid of public embarrassment, too bad.
  2. Standard memberOuermyhte
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    17 Apr '05 18:31
    i respect the bird, it always kills me, bt id like to try out the From so yeh im in
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    17 Apr '05 18:37
    Originally posted by Ouermyhte
    i respect the bird, it always kills me, bt id like to try out the From so yeh im in
    Very good,

    And the first victim steps up to the plate: Game 1085608

    --tmetzler
  4. Standard memberOuermyhte
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    17 Apr '05 18:372 edits
    first of the Froms, expect black to be minced in whirling death blades
    Game 1085608

    *superfluous*
  5. Standard memberRavello
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    17 Apr '05 19:02
    Originally posted by tmetzler
    Everybody’s favorite Bird’s Opening (f4) player is back with a new personal challenge.

    The story: Every time the topic of the Bird arises, some booked-up know-it-all comes along and says, “The From Gambit”, as if the simple utterance of that 4-syllable phrase is in itself a refutation of the Might Bird. Well, I am here to prove that the Fearsome From G ...[text shortened]... y post links to the games in this thread, so if you are afraid of public embarrassment, too bad.
    Hi tim,I accepted the challenge............
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    17 Apr '05 19:05
    Originally posted by Ravello
    Hi tim,I accepted the challenge............
    My favorite whipping-boy. 🙂

    Game 1085632

    --tmetzler
  7. Standard memberOuermyhte
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    17 Apr '05 19:09
    is it forbidden for us to look at whats going on in the other From games so as not to make the same mistakes?
    also ravello, i hope u dnt have some kind of uber-cunning plan in our game, i wd b most upset 😉
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    17 Apr '05 19:11
    Originally posted by Ouermyhte
    is it forbidden for us to look at whats going on in the other From games so as not to make the same mistakes?
    also ravello, i hope u dnt have some kind of uber-cunning plan in our game, i wd b most upset 😉
    Q: Since databases, books are acceptable here.. I'd say looking at other games would be ok... I'm not worried. 🙂

    You do have to watch out for Ravello's uber-cunning plans...

    --tmetzler
  9. Standard memberRavello
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    17 Apr '05 19:13
    Originally posted by Ouermyhte

    also ravello, i hope u dnt have some kind of uber-cunning plan in our game, i wd b most upset 😉
    nah,our game is gone for me,some moves and I'll resign.
  10. Standard memberBowmann
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    This opening is for the birds.
  11. Standard memberRagnorak
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    17 Apr '05 19:202 edits
    Originally posted by tmetzler
    Everybody’s favorite Bird’s Opening (f4) player is back with a new personal challenge.

    The story: Every time the topic of the Bird arises, some booked-up know-it-all comes along and says, “The From Gambit”, as if the simple utterance o ...[text shortened]... his thread, so if you are afraid of public embarrassment, too bad.
    I'll play you Tim, seeing as I still owe you for that database.

    [EDIT] I know nothing about either opening, but this seems like a good way to learn.

    D
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    17 Apr '05 19:22
    Originally posted by Ragnorak
    I'll play you Tim, seeing as I still owe you for that database.

    [EDIT] I know nothing about either opening, but this seems like a good way to learn.

    D
    Step on up...

    BuffaloBill also joined in: Game 1085659

    --tmetzler
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    The little woman demands some yard work be performed...

    Keep on sending those challenges. I expect a handful of waiting games when I return...

    --tmetzler
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    17 Apr '05 19:29
    I just couldn't help myself. Challenge sent.
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    Half way there with 5 games started....Get in now before all the available beat-down spots are taken..


    ragnorak: Game 1085667
    dyl: Game 1085672

    --tmetzler
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