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Many thanks for checking out our Group Forum. Counter Gambit is a group of players interested in the use of Gambit's, particularly the King's Gambit and the Queen's Gambit. Feel free to join in any discussions and share your knowledge and expertise. Our group is rated "G" so please be polite and courteous of others and we will do the same to you!

I posted a topic, yesterdsy, about the goddess of chess. Her name is Caissa. You can read about her HERE. Tim

Chess has a ruling goddess and her name is ? What is the story behind this? If you know the answer, please just say "I Know" in the comment section. I will post the answer to this trivia question in a couple of days.

"...there is little value in learning an opening which you will be given the opportunity to use only occasionally. Never box with boxers or grapple with wrestlers. Karate side kicks are best. What is the use of learning the 'right' moves if the opportunity for their use seldom presents itself?" Richard Wincor in Baroque Chess Openings. 1. "e4" is a common opening which is usually followed by "e5". 2. "f4", however, is a karate side kick that opens up a world of possibilities.

Do you play any Gambit consistently? If so, which one.