Hammerschlag Opening

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OrgMeDuy
Believe it or not, my favorite opening for white is 1. f3, 2. Kf2. This opening sounds incredibly stupid due to all of the weaknesses it creates. For example, 1. f3, e5 2. Kf2 Qh4+ or developing the bishop while forcing white to defend with Bc5+, but white can block both of these with simply pushing a pawn which while either kick a queen, winning a tempo, or prepare the bishop for development and prepare to attack white’s center and bishop. Both the 3. e3 push or the 3. g3 push improve white’s defenses while creating developing/attacking opportunities. I have played several games with this opening where my opponent’s attacks turned into missed opportunities to develop, while giving me multiple ways to develop while setting up vicious attacks. The only real threat is if black pushes their center pawns, but there are ways to defend against this. So while f3, Kf2 is one of the textbook worst openings for white, it actually works quite well.
LieutenantFrankColumbo

Just proves that anything is playable at your level. But honestly as long as you are having fun thats what counts. But if youre trying to improve? You wont.