Openings

Originally posted by badivan1
There is a complex line, which I rarely get to test is:

1.e4 Nc6
2.d4 e5
3.d5 Nce7
4.f4!? Ng6
5.f5!? Qh4+
6.Kd2 Qxe4
7.fxg6 Qxd5+
8.Ke1 Qxd1+
9.Kxd1 hxg6

P.S.: I say that black has enough compensation. 4.f4 is really a matter of choice. 4.Nf3 is quite "normal" in this opening.

What do you play after 2. Nf3 ? Just transpose to the open games with 2. ..e5 ?

Originally posted by schakuhr
What do you play after 2. Nf3 ? Just transpose to the open games with 2. ..e5 ?

2...Nf6

Originally posted by Wulebgr
Lot's of openings get the job done, but none are as fun to play as the Fried Fox.

Is that anything like the Baked Badger?

Edit - OK, I was just being silly. I know it's the Hammerschlag. Has this actually been played even halfway seriously by any strong players?

Originally posted by Mad Rook
Is that anything like the Baked Badger?

Edit - OK, I was just being silly. I know it's the Hammerschlag. Has this actually been played even halfway seriously by any strong players?

yeh ive played it.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
yeh ive played it.

May I have your autograph?

Originally posted by Mad Rook
May I have your autograph?

yes, i will send you a signed copy of my latest chess dvd, 'a complete patzers guide to playing the guitar', with the supplementary appendix, 'power chords for woosy and glam rockers', no problemo Maddened rook, anyhow where ya been, i have missed you're masterly treatment of the understatement and you're convivial but never the less piercing insight into all that may be unsound. signed copy in the post as we speak.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
yes, i will send you a signed copy of my latest chess dvd, 'a complete patzers guide to playing the guitar', with the supplementary appendix, 'power chords for woosy and glam rockers', no problemo Maddened rook, anyhow where ya been, i have missed you're masterly treatment of the understatement and you're convivial but never the less piercing insight into all that may be unsound. signed copy in the post as we speak.

"i have missed you're masterly treatment of the understatement and you're convivial but never the less piercing insight into all that may be unsound."

Thanks, ...I think 😵

I've been staying in the shadows mostly. It's good to see you posting again, too. We're all just one big, happy family here, right? 😀

Originally posted by Mad Rook
"i have missed you're masterly treatment of the understatement and you're convivial but never the less piercing insight into all that may be unsound."

Thanks, ...I think 😵

I've been staying in the shadows mostly. It's good to see you posting again, too. We're all just one big, happy family here, right? 😀

lol, we are certainly a family, as for happiness, mmmm, i remain optimistic but as yet, unconvinced, on the forum there is just the usual debates about cheats and openings and which minor pieces are best exchanged etc etc, with the occasional entertaining piece from greenpawn, nothing of any real controversy for a chess patzer to get his teeth into although i thought i had started something with northern lad, but it took on a personal tone therefore i desisted, just because someone may be a fide master does not give him the right to curb someone else freedom of speech, but he was offended, so i desisted, he didn't like being called, 'dude', even though its a triviality, i dunno, maybe he doesn't wear sharp enough clothes or something, or he feels its a derogatory term, anyhow, life goes on, hum ho!