Strange Line of The Larson’s Opening - Chess Forums

Davearnoldnatio

Mar 2, 2022

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Recently I came across an odd continuation of the Larson’s opening, which has me puzzled. (1. b3 d5 2. Bb2 e5). I looked through an openings database, and there were no games where white took the hanging e pawn.

I’m guessing that it is due to black blocking the bishop from the long diagonal after 3. Bxe5 d4 but it seems like white would be winning after this.

Any ideas?

NM darkunorthodox88

Mar 3, 2022

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this idea more often seen with the black pieces via 1.d4 b6 2.bg5 bb7 3.e4!? bxe4 4.d5 where black must know a thing or two to prove a slight advantage but nothing more (may -0.5 advantage tops)

with a tempo down this is just plain bad. White should just play c3, nf3 e3 and simplify the center, and he is a clear pawn up. He shoudnt be afraid to trade away the fianchetto bishop if it simplifies any congestion in the center.

Davearnoldnatio

Mar 3, 2022

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@NM darkunorthodox88, In the game I played, for some reason black continued development normally- via Nc6, which didn't seem to work out very well. When thinking it over, I was worried that taking the pawn was some sort of mistake or inaccuracy. It's nice to know that it wasn't. Thank you

Marcyful

Mar 4, 2022

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People would play 2.e5 to begin with? That ain't right...