Jerome Gambit
What is the most stupid gambit?
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Feb 22, 2025
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It would be the Smith Morra, and the reason for that is... when people play things like the Jerome or Squid gambit they're aware the lines are stupid, but in the Smith Morras case the player generally thinks they're making a good move, i.e. it's a truer stupidity.
crazedrat1000 wrote:
It would be the Smith Morra, and the reason for that is... when people play things like the Jerome or Squid gambit they're aware the lines are stupid, but in the Smith Morras case the player generally thinks they're making a good move, i.e. it's a truer stupidity at play.
You really shouldn't stop there. You can extend your theory, and prove that playing the second best opening is an even greater stupidity. For some reason.
There are plenty of bold and risky gambits in chess, but some are just outright ridiculous! Whether it's a gambit that loses material for no clear compensation or one that relies purely on your opponent blundering, we’ve all seen some truly questionable opening ideas. So, what’s the worst gambit you've come across?