the worse opening..?

were there any great chess players who, playing as white, opened with h2 - h4..?

Originally posted by eatmybishop
were there any great chess players who, playing as white, opened with h2 - h4..?

I've just searched one database, and the most well known player I found was Johnny Hector.

thanks, i'm amazed any great player did... what would be the purpose, to bring the rook out early or just to throw off the opponent..?

http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1327812

I'm amazed any sane player advocates. 1. e4? Much less e5?? in response.

A forced win for white.😀

Originally posted by Diet Coke
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1327812

30... f5 - LOL - never seen pawns like that before!