30 Jan 10
Originally posted by Ice Coldcan you believe it, i played the Philador counter against a weaker opponent and ended up with a closed game, is there no justice!
I have noticed the shapness of the Bird's, Latvian, KG, Philidor Counter Gambit etc.
I have come to the conclusion that pushing the F pawn 2 squares is ultra sharp.
Any pet lines against these openings?
And why is such a weakening appearing move so sharp?
30 Jan 10
Originally posted by Ice Coldthe bird is fun, but you can get really cramped at times, or forced into the wussy way 🙁
I have noticed the shapness of the Bird's, Latvian, KG, Philidor Counter Gambit etc.
I have come to the conclusion that pushing the F pawn 2 squares is ultra sharp.
Any pet lines against these openings?
And why is such a weakening appearing move so sharp?
still very playable to a higher level, if they make one slip youll get a great attack.
30 Jan 10
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Originally posted by irontigranagainst the Bird, one must of course play Froms gambit, and against the Kings Gambit , the Falkbeer counter gambit, although i had a very excellent discussion with Paulbuchmanfromfics in which he stated that the Falkbeer was in bad shape nowadays, never the less , its no excuse not to play it🙂
the bird is fun, but you can get really cramped at times, or forced into the wussy way 🙁
still very playable to a higher level, if they make one slip youll get a great attack.
31 Jan 10
Originally posted by irontigranKramnik has played Bird's Opening in the past- I suspect because he also played the Leningrad Dutch, although I don't know which he played first.
the bird is fun, but you can get really cramped at times, or forced into the wussy way 🙁
still very playable to a higher level, if they make one slip youll get a great attack.
31 Jan 10
Originally posted by Ice Coldpeople usually try from's gambit. the result is similar to engaging a dragon player on his home turf. it's the most common sideline we get. wild complications, both sides get chances. I win most of mine with white, but lose a portion too. I'd suspect most bird players are well prepared and always glad to see from's gambit.
I have noticed the shapness of the Bird's, Latvian, KG, Philidor Counter Gambit etc.
I have come to the conclusion that pushing the F pawn 2 squares is ultra sharp.
Any pet lines against these openings?
And why is such a weakening appearing move so sharp?
white can also decline the gambit and get very active without the danger. black players tend to be poorly prepared against that.
31 Jan 10
Originally posted by wormwoodi have found that the white players i have played kind of go for half a gambit, they take the first pawn and then instead of taking the second gambited pawn play Nf3
people usually try from's gambit. the result is similar to engaging a dragon player on his home turf. it's the most common sideline we get. wild complications, both sides get chances. I win most of mine with white, but lose a portion too. I'd suspect most bird players are well prepared and always glad to see from's gambit.
white can also decline the gamb ...[text shortened]... d get very active without the danger. black players tend to be poorly prepared against that.
31 Jan 10
Originally posted by wormwoodI rather dislike when white plays 2.e4 in the From's. I hate the black side of a KG.
people usually try from's gambit. the result is similar to engaging a dragon player on his home turf. it's the most common sideline we get. wild complications, both sides get chances. I win most of mine with white, but lose a portion too. I'd suspect most bird players are well prepared and always glad to see from's gambit.
white can also decline the gamb ...[text shortened]... d get very active without the danger. black players tend to be poorly prepared against that.
So I don't play the FG anymore. 😞
31 Jan 10
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Originally posted by Ice Coldwussie, what's wrong wid you man? was it not good enough for the American masters, Morphy and Pillsbury? even that other great master, greenpawn plays it from time to time 🙂
I rather dislike when white plays 2.e4 in the From's. I hate the black side of a KG.
So I don't play the FG anymore. 😞