The Fred Defense

Do you think the Latvian Gambit loses? If so, can you find a good line?

Nope, you probably don't see it from the right angle.

I had no idea white wasn't allowed to play f3.

hi

Are you talking to me?

There's an opening similar to the Fred defense you can play: 1.e4 e6 2.d4 f5.

Since it's similar to the Fred maybe we can call it the Ed defense.

I had never heard of the Fred defense until today when I saw this thread,  I got excited and was eager to play it.  I played the Reverse Fred defense because I was white: 1.a3 e5 2. f4. 

I got a precarious position almost immediately but survived to the middle game.  Then, in a better position, my opponent resigned,  possibly because he was confused by the Fred defense, was way down on time or had something to do in real life, such as answer the phone. 

My impression is that it should be played for fun only, in fast games. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-YGak-Bdn4

Watch this video for Duras and Fred Gambit 

https://lichess.org/URJ1Im0N#1

What wins national championships? DEFENSE

Somehow drew this game lmao

Damn someone named "scandinaviandefense" says that they don't play the fred. I woner what opening they play.