Me, my whole opening system is full of side lines and anti-theory.
Who else here despises opening theory and study???
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Same could be said about endgames. Most endgames require high knowledge of endgame theory. So I assume that is despicable / hurting the game too?
I play for fun mostly, and I know very basic opening theory. I try and get players out of their opening preparation...though this sometimes leads to poor positions in the opening. I agree with Carlsen that opening prep is hurting the game.