The f4 idea in the Polish Opening is actually interesting.
Not good openings to play

What a waste of a post, and they aren't even all bad.
The Schallop Defense is actually not that bad (1.e4 e5 2.f4 Nf6). It is a legit way of declining the Gambit. It just isn't one of the strongest lines that borderline refutes the Kings Gambit.

What a waste of a post, and they aren't even all bad.
The Schallop Defense is actually not that bad (1.e4 e5 2.f4 Nf6). It is a legit way of declining the Gambit. It just isn't one of the strongest lines that borderline refutes the Kings Gambit.
Schallop Defense is in the KGA: 1.e4 e5 2.f4 exf4 3.Nf3 Nf6
Huh