Mahir's Gambit (A gambit which I created) also known as :Scholar’s Pyramid Attack

The Mahir Gambit
Also Known As: Scholar’s Pyramid Attack
Inventor: Mahir Chowdhury

Introduction
The Mahir Gambit is a hybrid chess opening system that blends the solid Queen’s Pawn structure (the Pyramid) with tactical attacking threats inspired by the Scholar’s Mate.

It is designed to:

Build a strong pawn base (the Pyramid: d4, e3, c3).
Develop pieces naturally (Knights to f3/c3, Bishops to d3/c4 if safe).
Pressure the f7/f2 squares using coordinated Queen + Bishop attacks.
Stay flexible: launch aggressive kingside attacks or pivot to positional play if the tactics don’t land.
Target Audience:

Beginners–Intermediate (0–1600 ELO): Strong surprise weapon, easy to learn, punishes common mistakes.
Advanced (1600+): Solid Colle/Zukertort-style system with hidden attacking tricks.
 
Core Principles
Pyramid Base: d4, e3, c3 → compact pawn triangle, nearly unbreakable.
Safe Bishop Development:

Play Bc4 only if Black has not locked the center with …d5 (otherwise Bd3 is safer).
Knight Coordination: Nf3, Nc3, and sometimes Nbd2 to support e4.
Queen Activation: Qf3/Qe2/Qc2 are safe; Qh5 only if Black’s knight is not on f6.
King Safety: Castle early (short or long) depending on attack direction.
Midgame Pivot: Push e4 or pawn storm (f4–f5 / h4–h5) to break into the enemy king.
 
Move Order Tree (Corrected v1.1)
1️⃣ Main Pyramid Attack (solid + tactical chances)
d4 d5
e3 Nf6
c3 e6
Bd3 c5
Nf3 Nc6
0-0 Bd6
Qe2 (or Qc2/Qf3)
Re1 → preparing e4!
Plans:

If …dxe4 → Nxe4 → pressure on the kingside.
If …cxd4 → e5! with Nf1–g3 ideas.
Possible Greek Gift sacrifice Bxh7+ if Black castles kingside.
 
2️⃣ Opportunistic Scholar’s Strike (only if allowed)
d4 Nf6
e3 g6
c3 Bg7
Bc4 0-0
Qf3 → threatening mate on f7
Plans:

If Black defends with …e6, continue normal pyramid plan (Bd3, Nf3, 0-0).
If Black panics with …g6, castle long and go for h4–h5.
 
3️⃣ Overreaction Defense Line
d4 d5
e3 Nc6
c3 Bd3 (safe bishop)
…g6?!
Qf3 → pressures knight/pawn structure.
Plans:

Castle long, push h4–h5.
Knights + Queen coordinate to punish weak squares (f7, h7).
 
Variants of the Gambit
Mahir Gambit Accepted: Opponent makes a tactical blunder → early mate or decisive material gain.
Mahir Gambit Declined: Opponent defends → you smoothly transition into a Colle-Zukertort Attack with e4 or pawn storm.
 
Strategic Tips
Don’t hang the Bishop: Avoid Bc4 if Black can still play …dxc4.
Don’t blunder the Queen: Never play Qh5 when Black’s knight is on f6.
Timing: Wait for the right moment before committing Queen + Bishop attacks.
Pawn Breaks: f4–f5, h4–h5, or e4 are your main breakthroughs.
King Safety: Castle first, then attack.
Greek Gift Alert: If Bd3 + Nf3 + Qc2 are ready and Black castles short, look for Bxh7+.
 
Psychological Advantage
Looks passive, hits hard: Opponents expect a slow Colle/Pyramid, then face surprise pressure on f7/f2.
Confuses low–mid players: Many underestimate the queen/bishop battery and panic.
Scales up: Even if the cheapo fails, the Pyramid ensures you don’t fall behind.
 
ELO Effectiveness
ELO Range
Effectiveness
Notes
0–800
🔥 Crushing
Many fall for Scholar’s Mate-style tricks.
800–1200
💪 Strong
Still wins games outright; forces awkward defense.
1200–1600
⚔️ Practical
Less direct mate, but Pyramid gives strong positional game.
1600–2000
🎯 Offbeat weapon
Works if opponent underestimates it; leads to Colle/Zukertort setups.
2000+
🧠 Positional system
Use as solid base + surprise weapon; tactics rarely work.
 
Mahir Gambit Motto
"Build the pyramid. Hide the wolf. Strike when they least expect it." 🐺🏰

This is complete and utter garbage. In every single line, you are hanging the light squared bishop by moving it to c4. In line one, you are suggesting an illegal move and in line 3 you are hanging the queen practically for free.

Hi

You’re right that Bc4 is bad against …d5 (…dxc4 wins a piece) and Qh5 blunders into …Nf6–h5. I’ve updated the system: vs …d5 I use Bd3 (not Bc4) and I place the queen on Qf3/Qe2/Qc2 instead of Qh5 until Nf6 is gone. The idea isn’t a cheap mate anymore—it’s a Pyramid/Colle shell with active e4, f4–f5, or h4–h5 plans. Thanks for pointing out the tactical holes; fixed version plays cleanly.

And here is a proof that it worked against a 1000 elo bot!

Sup?

Like you are any good