Quote:Sounds like Black only can play the HZ-gambit after 1.f4 h6 2.Nf3 (a natural move, I have to admit). Well, thanks for the warning, I am satisfied with the solid 2.Nc3, when 1...h6 might prove a loss of tempo.
I would not trust Black's chances after 1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Bc4 h6 - sorry, I mean 1.f4 h6 2.e4 e5 3.Bc4 exf4 either.
From your post, I determine that you are an aficinado of the King's Gambit. Frankly, even after 1 f4 h6 2 Nc3 g5 3 fg5 hg5 you can have the HZ Gambit. I said nothing about 2 Nf3 being the only move. Other, lesser second moves are 2 b3; 2 Nc3; 2 d3; 2 h4?! That is first.
Secondly, after 1 f4 h6 2 Nc3 Black can always play 2...c6; 2...d5; 2...Nc6; or any other move than 2...e5
Let me see White get a transposition into the King's Gambit without a Black pawn on e5.
Last, of course Black can try 2...g5, the Macho Grob. I am sure IM Basman would be interested in this.