12 Sep 06
Originally posted by tmetzlerSorry, 1.c4, 1.f4, 1.Nf3, 1.Nc3 and a various other options are also "playable", but about 90% of strong chess players will recommend 1.e4 or 1.d4.
I'd make you fear my 1.f4
I saw a book on the Bird's Opening at Border's the other day and was quite angry that I could find this, but not anything on the KG >🙁. I'll have to order it on amazon I guess...
13 Sep 06
Originally posted by YUG0slavThis is the one reason I can see people playing 1.c3: to bait the opponent into pressing too hard to 'refute' the 'unsound' opening.
if plan to play 1. c3 in a tournament, don't bother. Just don't show up for the game, it's an easier way to lose.
and about sticking to 1. d4 and 1. e4, if you can show me what's wrong with c4, Nc3, Nf3, b3, and g3 I'll give you a cookie.
13 Sep 06
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c3 = "I say, you wouldn't think I were a frightful cad if I were to move this dashed little thing out of the way down here along this quiet thoroughfare, do you, old man? I mean, I have no idea where to put these other, bigger fellows, and shuffling the little chap about a bit without bothering all your soldiers seems like the most gentlemanly thing to do."
14 Sep 06
Originally posted by cmsMastercmsMaster, I am apaulled by what you just said. After calling this thread stupid you still post on this thread. You practically called everyone on this thread stupid. If we are below you, you may leave, go to a thread which is good for you.
Once again, stupid thread. Stupid opening. Play 1.e4 or 1.d4.
Anyway I found the name of it, and really is a official opening. The Saragossa Opening. It was given a description of decent, dull, line of the modern. It must be a very new opening. Follows Hypermodern chess, in a way??
14 Sep 06
Originally posted by Knight SquareSargossa? Dreadful place! No wonder they named a dreadful opening after it.
cmsMaster, I am apaulled by what you just said. After calling this thread stupid you still post on this thread. You practically called everyone on this thread stupid. If we are below you, you may leave, go to a thread which is good for you.
Anyway I found the name of it, and really is a official opening. The Saragossa Opening. It was given a descri ...[text shortened]... , dull, line of the modern. It must be a very new opening. Follows Hypermodern chess, in a way??