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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.
  6. Standard memberivan2908
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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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    20 Aug '08 13:47
    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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    20 Aug '08 14:04
    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. 🙂
  14. Standard memberivan2908
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    20 Aug '08 14:17
    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 😛
  15. Standard memberDragon Fire
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    20 Aug '08 14:321 edit
    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.
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