why is this a book move
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He asked why it is not what it is.
Why it is or better still why is it even entertained as an idea worth playing or even talking about beats me. Maybe it is a tribute to that Steinitz maxim the king can defend itself
May 17, 2021
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Chess.com's "book" seems to be a an extension of the Encyclopedia of Chess Opening (ECO), which includes the King David's opening. Being an encyclopedia, the threshold for inclusion there was low. The Sea Cadet's Mate is an ECO opening, and that one literally ends in checkmate.
May 18, 2021
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the_real_greco wrote:
Chess.com's "book" seems to be a an extension of the Encyclopedia of Chess Opening (ECO), which includes the King David's opening. Being an encyclopedia, the threshold for inclusion there was low. The Sea Cadet's Mate is an ECO opening, and that one literally ends in checkmate.
Yes, the common misconception is to think that all book moves are good. LoL 