Markovich wrote on 11/30/09 at 13:00:01:
BirdBrain wrote on 11/20/09 at 15:45:16:
I played it against my computer, and sure, in the beginning, the play was a bit awkward, but the pressure on the g7-square and generally across the diagonal - well, I gained the advantage after a while. Of course, I don't claim that this is as good as a Ruy by any means. This is also why I began to look into the Danish Gambit. However, one key feature of essaying the Danish is that Black does not have to go into the lines with cxb2 Bxb2, but can short-change White's hopes earlier on. With 2. b4, White may have a theoretically worse position, but he has definitely got the option of bishops on b2 and c4, raking the kingside, at the cost of a pawn, while in the meanwhile g7 is weakened.
Yeah, and in several games against my little sister, I proved that 1...f5 is a fully viable defense to 1.e4. But seriously, and I mean no personal disrespect, I don't think that you understand very much about chess.
This is really a joke topic. I'm surprised, after a week away from this forum, to find that it's still at the top of 1.e4 e5.
As far as my understanding of chess versus yours, I am sure you are 100% correct. I don't have a vast understanding of chess, and I felt compelled to show an idea that obviously has not received acclaim...and I don't blame chess players. But the fact that the topic is still shooting around on here is that people are debating the idea. There are plenty of ideas that are shot down all the time - I remember reading that Capablanca said the Sicilian Defense was full of holes...well, I guess maybe the modern players shot down his thoughts, or did they?
I will never claim to be a high-ranking chess player in terms of deep thought. But to give an idea a gander, and to see everyone's thoughts, even knowing that it may receive criticism, takes some courage. I know that the first three comments I received were negative concerning the gambit, but I see that some players have given it a look, even some viewing 1. b4 games now! So I don't think the post was a bad idea - I think it inspired some debate, and some thinking. Now, if you consider it impractical, that is fine, and I fully respect your opinion. I have read many of your posts and seen that you have a much better understanding of chess than me. And I appreciate your honesty also.
From time to time, I may post a unique idea on here - it may be good, it may be bad...but at least I get some honest feedback!
So thanks for that, guys!
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