16 Feb 08
Originally posted by RamnedI think you don't have to be so quick to pull f4.
How well does this line work for whichever side?
1 e4 c5
2 f4 e5!?
I'd prepare with Cc3, Bc4, e3, a3, before playing f4 (not linear, depends on responses). Leads to very offensive game for white if black don't defend correctly.
I think 2 f4 is precipitate.
16 Feb 08
Originally posted by exigentskyyeah, thats what I was thinking...it would be like playing 1.e4 e5 2.f4 c5?
What is the point or idea for e5? It simply looks like a much improved King's Gambit.
I see maybe if white accepts the pawn things can maybe possibly happen but gambits are no good if by not accepting the pawn a worse position for the gambiter arises.