Originally posted by SquelchbelchI probably wouldn't accept it. I think I'd play 3. ... c5 to prepare d4. Now white has to capture 4. exd5 exd5. I think the bishop on b2 will sooner or later rot.
I'm going to try this rare system the next time I face the French over-the-board.
Any thoughts? Any devotees?
1.e4...e6 2.b3...d5 3.Bb2
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Originally posted by kbaumenwhite does not "have to" do anything regarding the e4-pawn. It's still a valid gambit until black does something like play Nf6. Personally I play Nf6 immediately in the diagrammed position.
I probably wouldn't accept it. I think I'd play 3. ... c5 to prepare d4. Now white has to capture 4. exd5 exd5. I think the bishop on b2 will sooner or later rot.
I think it's a good weapon for white to get black out of book.
Originally posted by zebanoWhy he doesn't have to recapture? Doesn't black threaten d4 to shut the diagonal for b2 bishop? I think that's a threat. However, Nf6 is good also. But c5 I think has to be pushed.
white does not "have to" do anything regarding the e4-pawn. It's still a valid gambit until black does something like play Nf6. Personally I play Nf6 immediately in the diagrammed position.
I think it's a good weapon for white to get black out of book.
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Originally posted by SquelchbelchThat's quite an interesting idea. But what happens after Black takes on e4?
I'm going to try this rare system the next time I face the French over-the-board.
Any thoughts? Any devotees?
1.e4...e6 2.b3...d5 3.Bb2
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Originally posted by David TebbHalf the guys at my club answer 1.e4 with ...e6 & it's incredibly annoying.
Ok, thanks. I'll have to look it up on my database. It seems like a reasonable gambit.
I've already ordered this:
http://www.chessville.com/reviews/TheFascinatingRetiGambit.htm
Largely because I really liked Johansson's infectious attitude in KG for the creative aggressor.
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Originally posted by SquelchbelchThat was an excellent review. I'm impressed... so impressed that I also ordered the book!
Half the guys at my club answer 1.e4 with ...e6 & it's incredibly annoying.
I've already ordered this:
http://www.chessville.com/reviews/TheFascinatingRetiGambit.htm
Largely because I really liked Johansson's infectious attitude in KG for the creative aggressor.
Actually I have his King's Gambit book and think he's a brilliant author, so this should also be good.
Originally posted by SquelchbelchHow does 1. c4 get answered at your club squelch? I still don't see why one should ever run into the french 🙂
Half the guys at my club answer 1.e4 with ...e6 & it's incredibly annoying.
I've already ordered this:
http://www.chessville.com/reviews/TheFascinatingRetiGambit.htm
Largely because I really liked Johansson's infectious attitude in KG for the creative aggressor.
Originally posted by SquelchbelchWoohoo, that's my line, baby. Absolutely excellent. In my experience black plays the moves 3...dxe4 4.Nc3 Nf6 5.Qe2 Be7 between 50 and 75% of the time. I have very good results with the gambit.
I'm going to try this rare system the next time I face the French over-the-board.
Any thoughts? Any devotees?
1.e4...e6 2.b3...d5 3.Bb2
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Originally posted by David TebbYes, I've heard only good things about the book as well - and Johannson is a great author based on what I've heard. Good luck with the Reti. 🙂
That was an excellent review. I'm impressed... so impressed that I also ordered the book!
Actually I have his King's Gambit book and think he's a brilliant author, so this should also be good.