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For everyone who says the KG is unsound...

For everyone who says the KG is unsound...

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Originally posted by mateulose
I looked at the first 7 moves in the game, and I said, "forget about it". Your opponent moved his queen around for 6 out of those 7 moves. ANY opening would beat an opponent that does that, you won because your opponent sucked, not because the KG is a brilliant opening.
I have never agreed with mateulose on ANYTHING, until now.

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http://www.chessgames.com/perl/explorer?node=21721&move=2&moves=e4.e5&nodes=21720.21721

7,068 games of KG
white 45.5%
black 37.8%
draw 16.8%

The stats support mateulose's opinion. KG is not unsound, but chances of draw are relatively low. However, I would like to add mistakes usually lead to losses in any opening. They just appear to be easier for people to spot (or make) in the KG.

tmetzler

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Just for fun....Here's me getting decimated by the KG
Game 742536 , Blundered away my position and the end was clear....

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