We all know the Italian. If we went to chess club as a buck-toothed kiddie, it was the game we all played. And so, like farting in public, we grew out of it (except for Karpov). However, I can now proclaim that the Italian is back!
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. b4 Bb6 6. Qf3!?
This is the Jalapeno variation. Welcome to hell, Black.
Actually, this varaiation gives Black a slight edge if played totally correctly, but at Blitz or 15 minute level, it can cause serious headaches.
Many experienced, hardened bloggers might tear me apart for my unsound opening, but please bear in mind that I am only an 1850 player with a weird pet opening. I have some more (Chessmaster-backed) analysis, but I'd really value it if anyone could help me get my pet up and running.
Gingerbreadman.
Originally posted by gingerbreadmansorry i may be slow but in the line you gave did you pay attention when you wrote it?? the f3 square is occupied by the knight i think....
We all know the Italian. If we went to chess club as a buck-toothed kiddie, it was the game we all played. And so, like farting in public, we grew out of it (except for Karpov). However, I can now proclaim that the Italian is back!
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. b4 Bb6 6. Qf3!?
This is the Jalapeno variation. Welcome to hell, Black. ...[text shortened]... , but I'd really value it if anyone could help me get my pet up and running.
Gingerbreadman.
let me know if i messed up
edit: hence, making 6. Qf3 impossible
Originally posted by alexstclaireThat's what makes it such a great move. Totally unexpected!!
sorry i may be slow but in the line you gave did you pay attention when you wrote it?? the f3 square is occupied by the knight i think....
let me know if i messed up
edit: hence, making 6. Qf3 impossible
Originally posted by gingerbreadmanMy head hurts.
We all know the Italian. If we went to chess club as a buck-toothed kiddie, it was the game we all played. And so, like farting in public, we grew out of it (except for Karpov). However, I can now proclaim that the Italian is back!
1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bc4 Bc5 4. c3 Nf6 5. b4 Bb6 6. Qf3!?
This is the Jalapeno variation. Welcome to hell, Black. ...[text shortened]... ge if played totally correctly, but at Blitz or 15 minute level, it can cause serious headaches.
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Originally posted by gingerbreadmanThis is no place for your hail Marys, this space is for chess, something far more important! 😉
Jesus, Iam so sorry.
I rarely find myself up against the Italian (is it Gioco pianio?) and have only tried it once myself, I'm more of a Ruy guy. If the replies look good on this thread I might have to employ it sometime.
Well, I have got some analysis, which goes:
After 6. QB3 (Sorry...) Black has a decision to make.
After 6. ... Nxe4 7. Bxf7+ Kf8 8. d3 Nxf2 9. Bg5 Ne7 10. 0-0 (which doesn't look legal, but it is) Nxd3+ 11.Nd4 Nf5 (Black must block the F-file, since Bh5 is mate), and the game becomes more open. Actually I'm just saying that because I haven't done more analysis, but the good thing is that Black needs to think about this a LOT. In short games this gives you a great advantage.
If Black goes with 6. ...0-0 or ...Qe7, then play d3 and then try to marshal a pawnstorm on the queenside, put your rook on the g-file, try some Bxh6-age etc etc. Like I have said, I have not finished with all my analysis yet, so hopefully I'll have some more soon. It would be great if you guys could help me with it as well.
Gingerbreadman
Originally posted by gingerbreadmanCan black take the hung pawn with 6...nf6xe4, allowing the nasty looking white bishop check, moving the king to f8 then kicking the bishop out with ...qe7 at some stage?
Yes, but a well-timed Queenside pawnstorm can leave Black's kingside-developed pieces offside. Trust me, i've played this variation before, and I've ended up winning an astonishing amount of games due to queening pressures.
Could be one of those positions that looks a lot more powerful for white than it actually is. More interesting than your usual piano game tho.😉