1. f3......any
2. King f2.......and black assumes they are playing a moron.
I have a surprising number of wins with it, like this short 22 move game:
http://www.timeforchess.com/core/playchess.php?gameid=10199297&cbqsid=27973
Probably because the opponent gets over confident.
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by KilgoreTrout15Yes, it is the psychological aspect of chess.
1. f3......any
2. King f2.......and black assumes they are playing a moron.
I have a surprising number of wins with it, like this short 22 move game:
http://www.timeforchess.com/core/playchess.php?gameid=10199297&cbqsid=27973
Probably because the opponent gets over confident.
The Instructor
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by TygertWe always called it the Fox attack, when black plays f6,Kf7 we called it the Fox Defense. I forgot the Hammerschlag tag. Thanks for the refresher. 🙂
Actually, the Hammerschlag has a surprisingly good win percentage for white. It is actually tactically sound, but it must not be played unless you know what you are doing.
08 Sep 13
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Originally posted by RJHindsAs with some other off-beat openings, such as 1. b4, if Black tries to bowl it over with a quick knockout, he may over-reach himself and get into trouble. I sometimes try such openings against players rated lower than myself, but I wouldn't risk it against one 100+ higher.
Yes, it is the psychological aspect of chess.
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by moonbusIf you have the first 6 moves in mind and play instantly it works well in 5 minute games, the opponent spends a minute going "huh?"
As with some other off-beat openings, such as 1. b4, if Black tries to bowl it over with a quick knockout, he may over-reach himself and get into trouble. I sometimes try such openings against players rated lower than myself, but I wouldn't risk it against one 100+ higher.
By then you have a rock solid defensive position set up and are a minute ahead.
I do it all the time.
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by KilgoreTrout15This opening has been around for a long time. I learned of it from a guy rated about 1900 when I was in tech school in Denver, Lowry air force base and found the chess club in Denver and he called it 'the fox'. Of course I was to new to chess to be able to figure out how to win against it.
If you have the first 6 moves in mind and play instantly it works well in 5 minute games, the opponent spends a minute going "huh?"
By then you have a rock solid defensive position set up and are a minute ahead.
I do it all the time.
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by KnightStalker47wow The Fred does look bad I'm gonna play it
The Hammerschlag is pretty good. You should try giving the Fred defense a try.
[pgn] 1. e4 f5 2. exf5 Kf7 3. Qh5+ g6 4. fxg6 Kg7 5. gxh7 Rxh7 6. Qg5+ Kh8 [/pgn]
Now the king is safe and you can develop your pieces by getting hits on the queen. The development lead and open lines can lead to some spectacular attacks for black.
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by moonbusOK you take white I'll take The Fred to move 6 just for teh lulz.
If you consider this safe for Black, I would be happy to play it out as White.
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1. e4 f5 2. exf5 Kf7 3. Qh5+ g6 4. fxg6+ Kg7 5. gxh7 Rxh7 6. Qg5+ Kh8 7. Bd3 Rf7 8. Qh5+ Kg7 9. b3 *[/pgn]
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[Round ...[text shortened]... 6+ Kg7 5. gxh7 Rxh7 6. Qg5+ Kh8 7. Bd3 Rf7 8. Qh5+ Nh6 9. g4 *[/pgn]
Issue the challenge.
08 Sep 13
Originally posted by KilgoreTrout15You're on! Unfortunately 1) you are already at your max of 6 concurrent games with non-subs. and 2) I'll be away from Internet access for 3 weeks starting 18 Sept. If you are willing to up your max and accept a 21-day delay in the middle, I'm game to test the opening.
OK you take white I'll take The Fred to move 6 just for teh lulz.
Issue the challenge.
Cheers,
Moonbus