Tried this against friends recently after a conversation about Michael Basman and his 'Creepy Crawly Opening'.
1.h3 any 2.a3 any 3. e3 or d3 (choose!) any !!!
The a and h pawn openings do put off (a bit) black because they can't play their Bishops to b4 or g4.
Not saying it's sound (as you may be unsurprised to hear) but it does lead to interesting positions especially if you as white want practice in defence (!) or how to extricate yourself from difficult positions (!) or want to attempt being ultra creative (!) Try it and have fun!
Tried this against friends recently after a conversation about Michael Basman and his 'Creepy Crawly Opening'.
1.h3 any 2.a3 any 3. e3 or d3 (choose!) any !!!
The a and h pawn openings do put off (a bit) black because they can't play their Bishops to b4 or g4.
Not saying it's sound (as you may be unsurprised to hear) but it does lead to interesting positions especially if you as white want practice in defence (!) or how to extricate yourself from difficult positions (!) or want to attempt being ultra creative (!) Try it and have fun!
PS Named after a friend's cat that hunts rabbits!