A key difficulty is that the bishop cannot come to e6, and the knight to f6. Not sure as to how black plays after the pawn chain is developed - perhaps 3...c5 is called for?
An odd looking opening, against e4
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hmmm. I think black will want to expand on the kingside. This opening also feels like a benoni. I don't think black has too much problems when white pushes e5. After 3...c5 4 d5 comes. I think it would be wiser to immobilse the pawn first and only then play c5. I guess black can also try Nh6 trying to forcefully play g5, or aid in the advance attack against the center d6.
how is it a gambit???
1. e4 e6
2. d4 f5!?
What is this instead of playing the normal d5, black flanks the center. I found this opening when preparing my dutch for a tournament. The Staunton Gambit declined.
This move order is called the Kingston defense. Contrary to the french defense, black has an excellent place to put his bishop (b7) and black can make serious strides in attacking the center. In the advanced variation (3.e5), Black can combine b6 Bb7 with Bb4 Ne7 and c5 to make a strong attack against whites center. Furthermore, in both the exchange variation and the advance variation. Blacks kings is relativly safe and can seek refuge on the queenside.
i don't see anything wrong with it. It is sure to get weird looks over the chess board.