Strangest opening in Chess?
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Why did they even take the time to name it?
Can I get help with naming this variation of the smith-morra gambit?
Chesslover96 wrote:
This is called the Ampel Variation: Is it the oddest opening you have ever saw?
thats it
i would call this opening "blackest idiot i've ever seen"-opening
How about the mentally challenged variation that LOSES 3 PIECES?
Feb 8, 2008
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If you want to see some more unorthodox rook moves in the Opening, go to my forum (In my profile) on "Unorthodox Chess Openings #1, Strange Rook Moves". There I put the Ampel and several other odd openings. I will also make a forum on Strange King Moves in the near future.
Chesslover96 wrote: If you want to see some more unorthodox rook moves in the Opening, go to my forum (In my profile) on "Unorthodox Chess Openings #1, Strange Rook Moves". There I put the Ampel and several other odd openings. I will also make a forum on Strange King Moves in the near future.
What part of this thread indicates anyone is interested in more of these openings except to learn how NOT to post about ridiculous openings.
check the thread on the Bongcloud attack
http://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-openings/boungcloud-attack
Feb 8, 2008
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#10
Bongcloud attack? That sounds very Unorthodox! I will check it out.
neneko wrote: Can I get help with naming this variation of the smith-morra gambit?I would call it the stupid for white gambit.
i would cool that fun to play against .
AnthonyCG wrote:
Easily:
*Hust Hust...* I play that...
Actually it's called "Barnes Opening: Hammerschlag VARIATION" ;)
how about this- strangest looking opening that is actually a good opening? mainline caro-kann maybe
Jan 6, 2010
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I would say the Bongcloud Attack is the strangest opening. It goes directly against the basic principle of "preserve your King, ensure his safety until the most dangerous pieces are off the board".
As far as serious (serious at one time) openings go, the Steinitz Gambit of the Vienna Game is a strange one:
Here is a link to one of Steinitz own games in the line against a strong opponent: http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1001807
This is called the Ampel Variation: Is it the oddest opening you have ever saw?