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Play 1. ... g5

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Originally posted by zebano
Against Tebb? that is more than slightly mad. That's full blown insane.
I know 😀

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Originally posted by Korch
Game 3252236
I`m going slighty mad...... 😀 I promise to annotate this game after it wll finish.
Brave man.

I didn't play anyone rated above 1700 with this crazy opening and even then my confidence was such that my initial games were all unrated.

You are full blown insane!

More so than me

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It will be quite funny if Tebb loses, however.

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Game 3188075 my game as white against the Borg. still in progress.

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Originally posted by Stockton
Game 3188075 my game as white against the Borg. still in progress.
You cannot judge the merits of any opening against an opponent who just drops pieces and pawns on a random basis, I am afraid.

I am not sure why Korch decided to play this against Tebb but it will certainly be interesting. The opening does have some strategic merits (but not many I must admit) but its main benefit is you get you opponent out of book pretty damn quick.

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Originally posted by Dragon Fire
You cannot judge the merits of any opening against an opponent who just drops pieces and pawns on a random basis, I am afraid.

I am not sure why Korch decided to play this against Tebb but it will certainly be interesting. The opening does have some strategic merits (but not many I must admit) but its main benefit is you get you opponent out of book pretty damn quick.
I would add more precise statement - you cant judge the merits of any opening from games played between opponents of different class.

Playing it against David_Tebb, I`m trying how successful this opening can be against at least equal (if not stronger) opponent.

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Originally posted by Stockton
Game 3188075 my game as white against the Borg. still in progress.
ugg. My eyes hurt so many tactics missed. It makes me wonder if 1800+ players cringe when they see my games.

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Originally posted by Dragon Fire
The black Grob (otherwise known as the Borg)

Is it playable in response to any move as white.

We will see. The invites are out there.

Game 3218178
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Result 5/5 with 1 additional win making the Borg

P 6 W 6 D 0 L 0.

What power. An incredible opening.

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Game 3252236

Here is result of my madness against David Tebb 😉

As I have promised - I`ll annotate this game later.

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Originally posted by Korch
Game 3252236

Here is result of my madness against David Tebb 😉

As I have promised - I`ll annotate this game later.
Well done. You are a man after my own heart only braver (and better) than me.

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Very impressive. In my wisdom, cough, im pretty sure that 1..g5 should be a draw with perfect play by both sides, its just it makes it a lot harder for black. It shouldnt be a weapon against high rated players, principle should get them through the surprise factor and lack of theory (which is an advantage to the black side i reckon, as if black plays this against a high rated opponent then he must have brushed up a bit, and the white player is not likely to have done this) though in CC this wont be so important.
Im tired and not altogether if what i just said makes sense or if i got my point across.. or if i have a point (more to the point) 😉

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Originally posted by Dragon Fire
Result 5/5 with 1 additional win making the Borg

P 6 W 6 D 0 L 0.

What power. An incredible opening.
I've been playing the Borg myself, it's a fun opening. I wouldn't mind a rematch against you in another borg game whenever you are free.

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Originally posted by Restless Soul
I've been playing the Borg myself, it's a fun opening. I wouldn't mind a rematch against you in another borg game whenever you are free.
I have given up on 1. ... g5 as it doesn't get me the game that 1. g4 does. Maybe because its bad, maybe because I don't have a book on it and aren't getting the ideas right as I just play it like a Grob a tempo down.

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Originally posted by Dragon Fire
I have given up on 1. ... g5 as it doesn't get me the game that 1. g4 does. Maybe because its bad, maybe because I don't have a book on it and aren't getting the ideas right as I just play it like a Grob a tempo down.
If thats the case...I'll play black 😛