Is the Halloween Gambit sound? - Chess Forums

Ryanyurocks10

Jan 7, 2014

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#1

This is what the Halloween Gambit is, and it starts with 4.Nxe5. I included some selected lines to give an example of how some games may play out. Do you think this opening is good for white?

HenryTheTHIRD

Jan 7, 2014

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#2

Black looks bad

Otomun

Jan 7, 2014

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#3

I read somewhere that black should play 10...Qf6! rather than Qb6.

Ben_Dubuque

Jan 7, 2014

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#4

it is Marginally sound. Not to be used too seriously

Scottrf

Jan 7, 2014

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#5

If it's sound there's no justice in chess.

Ben_Dubuque

Jan 7, 2014

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#6

I said Marginally, Blacks best bet is to return the material and develop really quickly.... like yesterday quickly

Ryanyurocks10

Jan 7, 2014

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#7

White has adequate compensation in this, harboring the bishop pair, a locked in opponent bishop and having a fairly strong attack on the kingside in exchange for doubled pawns.