Tired of theory? Want to win easily? Play 1. b4 and hope your opponent blunders!
Nothing wrong with that , especially in blitz.
#2 game number 2 he didn't blunder , but all it took just 4 book moves to convert a quite simple win, so ?
What's your point? This thread is helpful for beginners who constantly don't know what opening to play, so your suggestion is to show them games with 25 theory moves where opponents didn't blunder is that what you want?
Why are 2000 players blundering/premoves on move 2?.... Plus Magnus did play 1. b4 recently so it deserves respect... The fact it has a negative win rate in classical master games dosen't really imply anything on how effective it is for online blitz and rapid, and if you are looking at online blitz and rapid stats, then most people can't hold the challenging middlegame that arises from less theoretical openings, and are experimenting with it anyways... I know for example I don't have the accuracy needed to hold a small advantage in very sharp double edged positions... most of the time...
Thank you !
Finally someone who's actually smart and 100% understands my post here and everything you said exactly what I would of said .
👏👍 I like seeing intelligent people on my thread, someone who can not just copy others in response, but to take situation in their hands analyze it for themselves, THINK and then comment their perspectives.
Why are 2000 players blundering/premoves on move 2?.... Plus Magnus did play 1. b4 recently so it deserves respect... The fact it has a negative win rate in classical master games dosen't really imply anything on how effective it is for online blitz and rapid, and if you are looking at online blitz and rapid stats, then most people can't hold the challenging middlegame that arises from less theoretical openings, and are experimenting with it anyways... I know for example I don't have the accuracy needed to hold a small advantage in very sharp double edged positions... most of the time...
Thank you !
Finally someone who's actually smart and 100% understands my post here and everything you said exactly what I would of said .
👏👍 I like seeing intelligent people on my thread, someone who can not just copy others in response, but to take situation in their hands analyze it for themselves, THINK and then comment their perspectives.
1. I'm definitely not smart, look at my blitz rating haha 
2. I still don't think I can play 1.b4, But I respect it, maybe i'll try it... I think the responses you got are because of your thread title more than your actual recommendation..
But seriously... Why are your 2000 rated opponents blundering bishops on move 2?
Why are 2000 players blundering/premoves on move 2?.... Plus Magnus did play 1. b4 recently so it deserves respect... The fact it has a negative win rate in classical master games dosen't really imply anything on how effective it is for online blitz and rapid, and if you are looking at online blitz and rapid stats, then most people can't hold the challenging middlegame that arises from less theoretical openings, and are experimenting with it anyways... I know for example I don't have the accuracy needed to hold a small advantage in very sharp double edged positions... most of the time...
Thank you !
Finally someone who's actually smart and 100% understands my post here and everything you said exactly what I would of said .
👏👍 I like seeing intelligent people on my thread, someone who can not just copy others in response, but to take situation in their hands analyze it for themselves, THINK and then comment their perspectives.
1. I'm definitely not smart, look at my blitz rating haha
2. I still don't think I can play 1.b4, But I respect it, maybe i'll try it... I think the responses you got are because of your thread title more than your actual recommendation..
But seriously... Why are your 2000 rated opponents blundering bishops on move 2?
I have no idea I'm actually use to it now lol bishop is more rare, but so common something like game #5 where they blunder rook , it's hard to explain just try it out and you will question same question yourself, this opening magical, simple the best. I used only one opening for white to get where I'm now.
Welcome
I'm an intermediate player and it worked for me so if you are a beginner or an intermediate player I hope it works for you to. Have a nice day and stress free games.
Why are 2000 players blundering/premoves on move 2?.... Plus Magnus did play 1. b4 recently so it deserves respect... The fact it has a negative win rate in classical master games dosen't really imply anything on how effective it is for online blitz and rapid, and if you are looking at online blitz and rapid stats, then most people can't hold the challenging middlegame that arises from less theoretical openings, and are experimenting with it anyways... I know for example I don't have the accuracy needed to hold a small advantage in very sharp double edged positions... most of the time...