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e3, K2, a3 - What is this crazy opening called?

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Hey guys,

I encountered a strange opening by white, one that I have never seen before whilst playing an azn lady and am wondering what the name of that opening is. Does anyone know if this a sound opening? Because she did very well... I was baffled.

Here's the game link: http://www.chess.com/livechess/game?id=745645720

It wen't like this:

1. e3
2. Ke2
3. a3

And then she started moving her king into the corner. Surprised

Greetings

notmtwain

That's pretty cool.  I see you also won two other games against the line.

 



notmtwain

It is called the "Bongcloud Opening". There is a lengthy thread here on it: http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/bongcloud-opening-book

hozed

I call it baloney!!!!!!

notmtwain

There is so much out there on this Bongcloud opening. I had no idea.

Here is a link to "Winning with the Bongcloud", a PDF available for download from this site.

There is also a group called the Bongcloud Society with 98 members, but I don't know how active they are.