Great video. Is there a good reference somewhere to other beginner-friendly gambits?
The Danish Gambit, a fun, aggressive, exciting opening weapon for White
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TChrisDyer wrote:
Great video. Is there a good reference somewhere to other beginner-friendly gambits?
Not that I know of, but if you guys like this, I'll start one!
I love the Danish Gambit. It's the opening I play the most and at my strength it's fun!
"Improving players" should skip such crap openings if they really want to improve.
irishwaterspaniel wrote:
I love the Danish Gambit. It's the opening I play the most and at my strength it's fun!
I agree. It isn't played at the highest levels these days, as top players will know theory that defuses the attacks, but for the rest of us, it's a lot of fun.
I was surprised everyone kept playing that move today. I'm sure I broke a lot of peoples heart today who tried to play me the "Danish Gambit".
I was surprised everyone kept playing that move today. I'm sure I broke a lot of peoples heart today who tried to play me the "Danish Gambit".
IM pfren wrote:
"Improving players" should skip such crap openings if they really want to improve.
From time to time, one sees gambits suggested to beginners in order to practice tactics and taking advantage of a time advantage. Do you completely disagree with such advice, or is it just some particular gambits that are inappropriate?
Three forced moves from black and it is over for white.
5........Bb4+
6.......Nf6
7.......d5( whatever is white move, black will do d5 and black will be OK)
These days people don't need to buy hundreds of book to counter such crappy opening. A few minutes of analysis by Stockfish can solve it.
Can you trust Stockfish? Yes, you wont be able to trick properly installed Stockfish( extremely low chance)
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6. Kf1 is not best, no matter what SF claims. Clearly White is struggling here.
6. Nc3 plays the best practical choice, keeping tactical chances.
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The Danish is not refuted to be a win for Black. With best play, White can hold a Draw.
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#14
Ur foolish to think such. White can hold a Draw in all lines.
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Ur avatar is fading out ... seems it's likely to be disappearing soon.
I’m sure the computer can outplay any of us, whatever the opening. That’s not the point.
Against other lower-rated players, I’ve had plenty of exciting games, and victories, using the Danish.
I describe this as a “fun” opening for white, and it’s posted in the “For Beginners” forum, so let’s all lighten up. Some of us do still play chess for fun.
Against other lower-rated players, I’ve had plenty of exciting games, and victories, using the Danish.
I describe this as a “fun” opening for white, and it’s posted in the “For Beginners” forum, so let’s all lighten up. Some of us do still play chess for fun.
benhunt72 wrote:
I’m sure the computer can outplay any of us, whatever the opening. That’s not the point.
Against other lower-rated players, I’ve had plenty of exciting games, and victories, using the Danish.
I describe this as a “fun” opening for white, and it’s posted in the “For Beginners” forum, so let’s all lighten up. Some of us do still play chess for fun.
Against other lower-rated players, I’ve had plenty of exciting games, and victories, using the Danish.
I describe this as a “fun” opening for white, and it’s posted in the “For Beginners” forum, so let’s all lighten up. Some of us do still play chess for fun.
Well said,
I don't know why people feel the need to run to stockfish every time.
But at our level it is the opposite of "crap". I play it whenever I get the opportunity in blitz games and in 3-day games and in both versions it's a helluva lot of fun.
The Danish Gambit is a wonderful opening that's valid for beginners and improving players.
I'm surprised how few players use this, because I have found it to be a powerful weapon that has won me plenty of games.
Two benefits for less experienced chess players is that there are only a few moves to remember, and you get to play the full gambit opening very frequently.
Enjoy this video, where I take you through two games I won consecutively this morning! One of my "Chess Boot Camp" videos for improving players.