Win with the Duras gambit
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Sep 6, 2025
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#2
Wilhelm Steinitz once said “The king is a fighting piece. Use it.” I don’t think he meant “move and expose your king on move 3 for no reason whatsoever.”
Matthew11235813 έγραψε:
Wilhelm Steinitz once said “The king is a fighting piece. Use it.” I don’t think he meant “move and expose your king on move 3 for no reason whatsoever.”
Wait a minute. You really mean that this ole Steinitz guy knew better than a ChessDot Com Diamond Member?
Matthew11235813 schreef:
Wilhelm Steinitz once said “The king is a fighting piece. Use it.” I don’t think he meant “move and expose your king on move 3 for no reason whatsoever.”
Thank you. Thats pretty much the whole point of this opening. Its just so disrespectful to give up castling rights and move your king on the 2nd move. The king is surprisingly safe. But because he looks exposed White feels obligated to mate you quick and any attempt to do so will backfire
And, its just so much fun.
pfren schreef:
Matthew11235813 έγραψε:
Wilhelm Steinitz once said “The king is a fighting piece. Use it.” I don’t think he meant “move and expose your king on move 3 for no reason whatsoever.”
Wait a minute. You really mean that this ole Steinitz guy knew better that a ChessDot Com Diamond Member?
What do you mean?
Sussyguy4890 schreef:
#3 I bet I could beat this loser named steinitz
You already have problems beating Martin the bot.
Another Duras variation and apperantly this gambit makes your opponent brain shutdown. Violate all opening principles and have a bit of fun.
Sussyguy4890 schreef:
That match was only using pawns
Troll on reddit not here.
This is so much fun.
Matthew11235813 schreef:
Wilhelm Steinitz once said “The king is a fighting piece. Use it.” I don’t think he meant “move and expose your king on move 3 for no reason whatsoever.”
Yeah you can approach that statement in multiple ways.
Sep 14, 2025
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#16
BergsmaNL wrote:
Sturm_Gambit schreef:
What a great game! If white tries to mate quick it usually backfires. How often do you play it?
Today I encountered an opponent with 2. e5. Very annoying business.
Once in like, on average 969 games
Even if your opponent does not follow the script, its playable and loads of fun. Played twice by Magnus.