The Crab Opening

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3point14times2

Just was watching Eric Rosen and happened to click on the crab opening video. Needless to say, I freaked out a little seeing my own dumb username from 7 years ago. It's a small world huh? Glad to see I assisted in popularizing this truly fantastic opening, albeit if not very much. The Crab will live on.

Nods69

There is an axiom that you should never play an opening named after an animal. Though I am pretty sure you could confuse an average opponent by using the Crab. (including me) 

lildasx

what animal openings are there besides elephant and crab?

Nods69

The Orangutang

lildasx

Oh, I knew it as the polish

Nods69

The Dragon (as in Komodo dragon), Spanish fly, Modern Hippo, The Whale. I am sure there is more happy.png                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

3point14times2

Axioms are made to be broken!

Nods69

Yes I agree, as long as you know why you are breaking them.

enakwenn

There's also the Lobster Gambit continuation of the Latvian Gambit :tongue.png:

Nods69

Well done, I guess, do you really use that opening much? I have seen GMs use it but not against other GMs.

phucnguyen0804

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halliegator

I don't get it, the images just show the starting images before anyone has moved. Did you mess up when posting?