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RadioBorshi

I discovered it today and it ooks a pretty good one, but as moves are super amazing and awesome, playing in a 2|1 format isn't so good. Have y'all played it?

RadioBorshi

Mihails Tals was From Latvia, that's why it's named like that :)

RadioBorshi

No, i mean i am considering it as back :) Me playing the black pieces

NuancedConfers

1. consider playing the Latvian Gambit

2. stop considering playing the Latvian Gambit

3. ????

4. Profit

NuancedConfers

Here's the thing: it's possible to get away with playing the Latvian at lower levels, and your results may even improve because your opponents will be unfamiliar with it. However, as you improve, your leeway for playing sketchy openings will lessen, and you'll end up having to scrap it and learn a new opening entirely. Might as well skip the in-between and play a main line opening right away.