My most unsound opening.

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
I have never played the Benko Gambit so have no views on it.

My opening reportoire is somewhat restricted as I prefer to focus on quality rather than quantity (of openings). I think you need to focus on the openings you like and try to excel at them. If they don't work for you dump them and find something better (for you).

So (for example) I hopefu ...[text shortened]... 300 points below (my current rating) in an Evans Gambit. That is an opening I will now avoid.

I don't play too many openings. For the most part it's almost always KG/Dragon and...undecided against 1.d4.

Every once in a while I'll use an Alekhine or Ruy Lopez - but that's not often.

Originally posted by Diet Coke
Odder than c4, g4, g3, Nf3 + f4 put together.

I've decided to use two tournaments to try a move that has been quashed years ago.

Yes in two tournaments I will play.

1. e4??

Each crushing humiliation will be put here as warning against ever playing this terrible move.

Try, 1. f3?... 2. c3?... 3. K2??...

I have had some fun with that one.

Been there done that.

Besides it's far better than e4.

Originally posted by cmsMaster
I don't play too many openings. For the most part it's almost always KG/Dragon and...undecided against 1.d4.

Every once in a while I'll use an Alekhine or Ruy Lopez - but that's not often.

Against 1.d4 i would advice you to play Old Benoni 1...c5. It will suits to your sharp style. And think what are you gona play against 1.c4 or 1.Nf3

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
Correction "White is lost" - original post amended.

Seriously, try the Benoni - I get good results as black against some strong players although I have had the occasional humiliating defeat.

I`m playing Old-Benoni - on 1.d4 answering 1...c5 and i can say that isnt much worse than Modern-Benoni (1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 c5 3.d5 e6 4.Nc3 exd5 5.cxd5 g6), buit more suits my style - I dislike opening my center too early.

Originally posted by Dragon Fire
1. g4!! [b]Always play it, my friend

Results so far P 22, W21 D1 L0 *


Especially watch Game 3119448 for a true test of its soundness.

My opponent in Game 3085150 might also feel he can beat it as might Game 3091829 but they cannot. They will be defeated.

*Plus two losses one to HomerJSimpson who will remain undefeated against the grob, and one more to Korch [/b]

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Originally posted by HomerJSimpson
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Dude, under your name "renouned" is spelt "renowned"
(edit it for accuracy)
😉

Pah! You didn't have the balls for Bxg4, even if you win it will only be a half victory.

To Homer

Game 3127019

Yet more e4 misery.

Involving a rampant rook, a misplaced queen and a massive knight.