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Hi Guys I just requested a Grob Thematic, and it's open for players. Come on in and join. If you lose you can always blame the opening. 🙂

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whats the missing bit???


Grob's Attack II
Many Grob players enjoy the (self-)destructive nature of the opening. By immediately moving the g-pawn two squares ahead White is really saying:

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Yeah, that's it. I remember reading that Raymond Keene thinks it's the worst possible white opening. 🙂

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the end of the sentence is missing "By immediately moving the g-pawn two squares ahead White is really saying: ??????"

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Many Grob players enjoy the (self-)destructive nature of the opening. By immediately moving the g-pawn two squares ahead White is really saying: "I am going to rip apart the pawn structure in this game; first mine, then yours."


I did a search for Grob. That's what the first Grob thematic said.

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Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromfics
Hi Guys I just requested a Grob Thematic, and it's open for players. Come on in and join. If you lose you can always blame the opening. 🙂
Wow I would like to, but as soon black is out of book and play solid moves, I am roasted.

I do not know when my opponent forces full center of pawns, c4 ripping-center move doesn't work etc.

I just do not know where to look for advantage when my opponent plays solidly.

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By immediately moving the g-pawn two squares ahead White is really saying... I don't rate you as an opponent and intend to humiliate you!

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1. g4 is for fun. It's not to be taken seriously. Just gamble with it and go for it Ivan. I haven't used it once here, and I am taking a chance too. 1. g4 d5 2. e3!?. That seems to be a brand new unexplored position. The possibilities are endless!!!

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roge Grandmaster John Nunn has lost to 1.g4 !!!

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i'm just taking the piss - am certainly not good enough to pass any serious comment - have entered for a bit of fun - gl to all

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I'm happy to see you joined. Let's have a good time. Handshake

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Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromfics
Hi Guys I just requested a Grob Thematic, and it's open for players. Come on in and join. If you lose you can always blame the opening. 🙂
In fact I can blame losses on far superior opponents. I fear that a 2000+ will easiyl recognise possibilities, which are invisible to me 🙂

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I got back rank mated today. Anything's possible for any rating. 🙂

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Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromfics
1. g4 is for fun. It's not to be taken seriously. Just gamble with it and go for it Ivan. I haven't used it once here, and I am taking a chance too. 1. g4 d5 2. e3!?. That seems to be a brand new unexplored position. The possibilities are endless!!!
Ah what the hell. I will be on both sides anyway. And I hope not all of us are grob experts. Joined 😛

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Originally posted by paulbuchmanfromfics
Hi Guys I just requested a Grob Thematic, and it's open for players. Come on in and join. If you lose you can always blame the opening. 🙂
OK! I only just failed to win Grob I (Tournament 1667) having been eliminated by the eventual winner so maybe I could give Grob II a try.