The Grob defense

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maersk9

I just played a game in which White played g4 on his second move. The game began 1 e4 e5 2) g4 d5. I have seen the Grob in only a few games I played and I was prepared for the possible pitfalls of this gambit-type opening.

I immediately made a play to control the center, forcing White to reply.

The game continued

3) Bg2 Nf6

4) Nh3 Bxg4

5) f3 Be6

6) c3 Nh5

7) Qe2 Qh4+

8) Kf1 c6

9) exd5 cxd5

10) Qxe5 Nc6

11) Qc7 Rb8

12) Qg3?? Nxg3+

13) hxg3 Qxg3

14 Kg1 Ne5

15) Resigns

 

       I felt confident against the Grob. I thought my opponent erred in moving the g-pawn without follow through. Every chess player chooses a certain style of play, and I wouldn't recommend it to students. Feel free to post comments.  Thank you for taking time to read this. happy.png