2....f5 v the Bishops is called the Calabrese (or something like that).
it's not very good. Then it is a King's Gambit in reverse.
The Latvian is NOT a K.G. reversed because Black is hitting
e4 which in turn attacks the Knight on f3.
In Mainline K.G. White rarely plays fxe5 because there is nothing
on f6 to gain a tempo with.
The bust to the Latvian (the tactical bust) is in the 3.d4 variaition.
Originally posted by greenpawn341.e4 e5 2.Bc4 f5?! is good in blitz/bullet or against unprepared opponent. When I was younger I have been used this in OTB with decent results.
2....f5 v the Bishops is called the Calabrese (or something like that).
it's not very good. Then it is a King's Gambit in reverse.
The Latvian is NOT a K.G. reversed because Black is hitting
e4 which in turn attacks the Knight on f3.
In Mainline K.G. White rarely plays fxe5 because there is nothing
on f6 to gain a tempo with.
The bust to the Latvian (the tactical bust) is in the 3.d4 variaition.
Originally posted by greenpawn34lol, i tried to look the calabrese up and got, 'how to grow broccoli with helpful pictures and guide', maybe its telling i should take up gardening instead!
2....f5 v the Bishops is called the Calabrese (or something like that).
it's not very good. Then it is a King's Gambit in reverse.
The Latvian is NOT a K.G. reversed because Black is hitting
e4 which in turn attacks the Knight on f3.
In Mainline K.G. White rarely plays fxe5 because there is nothing
on f6 to gain a tempo with.
The bust to the Latvian (the tactical bust) is in the 3.d4 variaition.
Originally posted by KorchI played it omce OTB against a 200+ player. - I was hammered.
1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 f5?! is good in blitz/bullet or against unprepared opponent. When I was younger I have been used this in OTB with decent results.
Started playing 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 d5!? this lunchtime - 2 wins and a loss.
It's at l;east as good as the Elephant 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d5!?
When I play the brilliancy I'll post it.
Originally posted by greenpawn34Did you ever try the Evans reversed ? 1. e4 e5 2. Bc4 Nf6 (b5) 3. d3 b5
I played it omce OTB against a 200+ player. - I was hammered.
Started playing 1.e4 e5 2.Bc4 d5!? this lunchtime - 2 wins and a loss.
It's at l;east as good as the Elephant 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d5!?
When I play the brilliancy I'll post it.
I'm glad you mentioned the Elephant Gambit , greenpawn.
How does it stand these days?
I was thinking about requesting a thematic of it since the site hasn't had one (that I can tell). I will when I reduce my game load.
I have an unrated halloween gambit going on right now. It's really wild. No comments on it at this time though. It is still in progress. 🙂
Played the Elephant for a while with OK results.
It's good OTB against someone who has never seen it before.
But it does not seem to have same kick a Latvian has. Although
I'm sure it's just as playable OTB.
Lost twice against 3.d3 a Philidor reversed.
I never exchanged Queens as I think White has a slight plus and
it's hard to mix things up from that position.
In both games I went sac happy.
Yes I tried to refute the Philidor a tempo down - a brilliant conception.
Sometimes after a loss I stand in front of a mirror and call myseld an idiot.
Do you know what?
My reflection nods in agreement.