Originally posted by geepamoogleThere is nothing wrong whatsoever with 2. Bc4,..... but in the context of going for a quick mate I agree with you.
2.Qh5 is a very powerful signal of someone attempting a rather foolhardy early mate, one that a lot of experienced players learn how to refute and simulataneously gain an advantage (while the other player spends time backpedaling the queen).
2.Qf3 and even 2.Bc4 will raise an eyebrow as the moderate and conservative method of trying the same tactic of ...[text shortened]... and prevent any opponent plans from coming to fruition, meet with some success, some failure..
(John Nunn, then British Champ, played me once in a simul using this and talking afterwards suggested 2.Bc4 was most underrrated. I guess this still remains so....)
Originally posted by Dragon FirePerish the thought.😛
Definately. My win / loss ratio is worse with the Morra Gambit than the Grob.
That, of course, has nothing to do with the fact that the average rating of my Morra opponents is 1700-1800 and my Grob Opponents 1500-1600.
I have a good win % with the Morra too, mainly against 1500-1600 rated players.
As black.😀
Originally posted by KorchI certainly wouldn't underestimate the chances of anyone playing the French defence given that out of the c.13000 times it has been played on RHP black has won 48% of the time and white only 39% of the time. Statistically, that makes it one of the more successful defences played on this site.
I would recommend not to be arrogant against opening which you dont understand. but also some classics openings (like French) which some people misunderstands, showing their arrogance and ignorance. ðŸ˜
Originally posted by LennyBruceDont be so self-confident - its the main reason why you (and players like you) are exellent targets of unusual openings.
I someone opens with pawn a4 or h4, I assume it's an automatic win for me, especially if they bring out their rook next and let me win the exchange on move two.