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16 Nov 06
16 Nov 06
The Grob is a highly tactical game that commences with 1. g4.
It has been played by Basman, Hebden and even Tony Miles on occasion.
There has been lots of debate here about it being awful but is it really so bad for white. I played it 12 times W11 D1 L0 so it must have something going for it.
Lets have a tournament and find out.
16 Nov 06
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Originally posted by HomerJSimpsonHere is a game where white plays 1. h4 and 2 a4 Game 2764273
We should also have an h4 tournament 'whilst' we're at it
Edit: seriously 1.h4 is not a proper opening but the Grob is.
17 Nov 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireIt's just as serious as bloody Alekhine's defense .. almost 😉
Here is a game where white plays 1. h4 and 2 a4 Game 2764273
Edit: seriously 1.h4 is not a proper opening but the Grob is.
18 Nov 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireHere's my one and only attempt at the Grob. I quite enjoyed the game.
Here is a game where white plays 1. h4 and 2 a4 Game 2764273
Edit: seriously 1.h4 is not a proper opening but the Grob is.
Game 1647656
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24 Nov 06
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Originally posted by Dragon Fire"I have never found a strong player who plays it."
I rarely face Alekhines but when I do it is always a lowly rated player and I usually push him off the board. I have never found a strong player who plays it.
Heard about Alekhine? 😏
02 Dec 06
Originally posted by Dragon Firethat game is hilarious!
Here is a game where white plays 1. h4 and 2 a4 Game 2764273
Edit: seriously 1.h4 is not a proper opening but the Grob is.
03 Dec 06
Originally posted by omg1337Weyerstrass uses Alekhines defense Game 2223717
Many good players use the Alekhine, its not a bad or unorthodox opening at all. For example GM Lev Alburt, three-time U.S. Champion, used the Alekhine almost exclusively.
04 Dec 06
Originally posted by Dragon FireI'll let you in on a secret...
The Grob is a highly tactical game that commences with 1. g4.
It has been played by Basman, Hebden and even Tony Miles on occasion.
There has been lots of debate here about it being awful but is it really so bad for white. I played it 12 times W11 D1 L0 so it must have something going for it.
Lets have a tournament and find out.
in order to get the french thematic tournament, I used the "send feedback" link at the bottom of every screen.
That said, while I love thematics and would probably play in a grob thematic, there are many other openings I would rather try out than that. Perhaps the Petrov?
04 Dec 06
Originally posted by zebanoThere are loads of other "sound" openings but the Grob is fun!
I'll let you in on a secret...
in order to get the french thematic tournament, I used the "send feedback" link at the bottom of every screen.
That said, while I love thematics and would probably play in a grob thematic, there are many other openings I would rather try out than that. Perhaps the Petrov?
04 Dec 06
Not long after I'd joined a chess club I was playing a few friendly games with a slightly higher rated player. In one game he opened 1.g4 grinning smugly and said, "You don't know what that is, do you?". I shrugged my shoulders, said "No, but it looks crap.", and beat him emphatically inside 20 moves.