duh, ofc 1.a3 is a genius opening. Im surprised you guys only justs realized this.
Anderssen Opening is actually genius?
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May 1, 2020
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#23
pfren wrote:
SoupTime4 έγραψε:
I wonder why we dont see Carlsen ,or other GM's playing 1.a3 in OTB tournament play?
Carlsen has found an improvement to 1.a3, which he has employed in several blitz games: 1.f3!!
Rumours have it that his inspiration for playing this move was Trump.
I knew their had to be a logical explanation!
Apr 5, 2024
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#25
Can we all just agree that this is an effective move against Chess newbies. I mean literally the most basic, yet universal, opening is the center pawns moving up two, with the knights enclosing the rear. With this you can effectively throw new players off due to its relatively unknown status.
At the OP's level 1.a3 is perfectly playable.
At any level it's perfectly playable.
In blitz, bullet, and for fun? Sure why not. But their is a reason you dont see 1.a3 played at the highest levels.