Does playing (reckless) gambits improve your tactical vision?

Please answer the question.

Yes, but so does playing against reckless gambits and playing gambits that are sound.

The comparison doesn't make much sense. It's completely different. You can't put an equality sign between lifting weights/watching television and chess.

Of course you can compare anything but it might not be relevant to the topic. And in this case it certainly isn't. Please stick to the topic and don't act smart comparing apples and oranges. You're acting silly.

It's pretty much the other way around. Your logic fails.

How was I not polite? Did I insult you in any way? Feeding me stuff like comparing apples with oranges is a silly act. It's not an insult. It's a fact. You're the one who insinuated I'm stupid ("put a thinking cap on" stuff). You're an ignorant. I acted very polite and you don't know how to answer a question without unnecessary sarcasm.

I am a what? "Rectal pore"? Because I asked people to discuss about a subject? I'm seriously trying to refrain myself for calling you names! (You called me a lot of them). You should learn how to behave. I repeat, you're a I-know-it-all ignorant.

Ok, you're impossible. I surrender.

Like I said in another forum post: Just troll along little one.

As for the question raised by the OP: aggressive openings, even those that are not (completely) sound will improve your tactical vision. But, be ready to be totally busted if your opponent knows what he is doing.

What??? "Please answer the question" is the content of the thread, dude. The question is in the title. What you mean is...?

I'm ready to lose games if it will improve my overall game. Thanks for the answer.

I had to write something in the content box. Ok, I was uninspired, but please don't tell me you talked all this nonsense because of a bad interpretation of my first post.

Maybe you should stop feeding the trolls. :p  Life is too short.

I play and teach all kinds of gambits.  It helps some students improve, and not others.  I believe it has something to do with personality, but I cannot back that up.  What I've noticed is that students that are afraid of such openings or playing down material are helped more than those that are not.  

Shoot me a note if you want some ideas to start out.

dude just block the guy he's clearly a troll dont waste the time.

I don't think playing gambits will improve your tactical vision, I think doing tactical puzzles will improve your tactical vision which will help you in playing reckless gambits.  I play alot of gambits, I don't consider any gambit more risky than another.

A lot of (aggressive) gambits tend to lead to more tactical games, where other openings allow more positional play. So yes, I would say that if you play these gambits, you'll have games where tactics are an important part of the match. And by playing them often, your tactical vision will improve.

Try out some Latvian gambit for example:

Playing outside your comfort zone will improve your tactical vision. It doesn't need to be reckless though. Many players stick with a few openings they like & the positions become familiar & the opening moves are often mechanical. The Sicilian Dragon is a good example.

Tactical puzzles should also be part of your training but you can walk away from a puzzle or have a few tries at it. Playing live chess in unfamiliar positions will sharpen you up. If you want to really get sharp bet your house on the outcome of the game.

Playing unusual gambits & openings will also expand your repetoire.People are going to play them against you from time to time so you may as well get some practice at dealing with them.

Thanks ultraman for a sensible post after all the dross.  Interesting topic.  I play gambits a lot in blitz because they make for interesting tactical games. Positional games are too slow for me in blitz because I'm an old guy and lose on time trying to see all those subtle nuances.  And yes, I think playing games that naturally involve a lot of tactics are bound to increase your tactical vision.  You do get pounded a lot too but hey ho.

Uh.

(heck. Almost forgot what the topic was...heh.)

One thing about Gambit Openings~you have to make use of the initiative, to gain time (tempi), creating weaknesses. Tactical play always goes both ways in such lines. Improvement in drawing is more than likely than improving one's tactical ability. (methinks)

Granny Smith