600+ Blitz Player Plays the Santa Claus Opening
On December 25, 2015, @X_PLAYER_J_X posted a blog marking the birth of a new opening: The Santa Claus Opening. That opening looks like this:
I decided to play this opening throughout December and show the results to you guys.
You can read more about the opening, along with the different variations, here: https://www.chess.com/blog/X_PLAYER_J_X/the-santa-claus-attack
Now, let's get to the games!
Like with the Halloween Gambit, I set up a vote chess game against Chess.com vs. ChessKid (I almost typed "Chess.org vs ChessChild lol). Make your guesses on how it'll end.
The very first game is played against @middain, who decides to go for the Grinch Defense.
@sinhaisenberg also plays the Grinch Defense.
@streetssoccer decided the Grinch Defense is too boring and instead plays the Christmas Stocking-Counter Variation.
We're right back to the Grinch Defense with @youssevmohvmed.
Everyone like to be boring and play the Grinch Defense. @Dannyminiaci
Leftover Turkey plays the Christmas Stocking-Counter Variation.
I played this opening against @Midoali23 in a daily game and they played the Grinch Defense as well.
@Big-Aimen played a move that is not specified in PLAYER's blog. So, why don't I name it? If the Christmas Stocking-Counter Variation is when 1. e4 e5 2. b3 d5 is played, then perhaps 1. e4 e5 2. b3 d6 should be the Christmas Stocking Variation. IDK if that's a good name. PLAYER, if you somehow ever see this, give me your feedback in the comments.
@KnightTimeTV also plays the Christmas Stocking Variation.
@gglstar ALSO plays the Christmas Stocking Variation. I guess everyone is excited to play the newly named line lol
I played Frosty next, who played Christmas Stocking-Counter Variation.
I was paying more attention to the voicelines than the game lol
@Martinhuang18 plays another unnamed version.
@creedxd plays the same unnamed version and probably would have won had he moved more carefully.
@Stwark
@bradmcclain decides to play the Christmas Stocking Variation.
Cabana Santa plays the Sleigh Defense, which is fitting.
I win against Chess.com vs. ChessKid.
@Dhother
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