What is the name of this opening?

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Avatar of trysts

It is called the "Parham Attack"Smile

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parham_Attack

Avatar of Dr_Ernie

Thank you. I felt that I needed to know that because I use that opening a lot!

Avatar of GrantZierer

It is a weak opening.

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If you're playing a weak player, it doesn't fail. Otherwise I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Avatar of DrizztD

It's also called the Wayward Queen Attack

Avatar of siamesenightmare93

it makes you look like a patzer, because if black has any idea what theyre doing, he'll immediately stop your Qxe4 and Bc4 Qxf7# threats, then developing pieces while simultaneously attacking your overextended queen, making you pay for your aggressive and careless opening. dude, give Nf3 a shot in open games. tends to lead to games that are, well, playable.

Avatar of TheOldReb

Its also called the patzer opening.  Wink

Avatar of abhiraj42

Not the best opening in the world:)

Avatar of KlangenFarben

The ECO code should be A00.  The wikipedia link appears to be quite well-researched, as is most of the chess-related entries on that wonderful site.

Avatar of jgoldstein

This is a very weak opening. It is only used by beginers.

You can Check mate in 4 movements.

It used to be called ""The Pastor or Patzer check mate"