This was a Gambit Fantasy Tournament game set from this position. White: BigDoggProblem; Black: moonbus; notes by moonbus. Initial ratings within 50 points.
1. Nf6d5
This was a Gambit Fantasy Tournament game set from this position. White: BigDoggProblem; Black: moonbus; notes by moonbus. Initial ratings within 50 points.
I did not fancy the more natural-looking e6, as this would critically weaken d6. Also, the Black KB has few prospects on the f8-a3 diagonal.
7... Nd2b3 8. Qa5d8 Nf5g3 9. Bf8h6
To prevent a White R from coming to c1 and harrying the backwards c6 pawn.
9... Bf1c4
White now completes his development naturally and has no obvious weakness. Black's position, on the other hand, is cramped, ill-coordinated, and there is a critical hole at c5. Moreover, White threatens to break up the Black pawns with e6.
10. a5
This is necessary to stabilize the Q-side, otherwise White plays a5 and the b4-pawn is weak.
10... O-O 11. Nb8d7
Trying to keep the White QN off of c5; the more natural … e6 would allow the White KN to invade via e4 and then f6 or d6.
11... e6
! This is most uncomfortable for Black; White has got much the better position out of the opening.
12. fxe6 Rf1e1
Of course, the e6-pawn is doomed, but Black must try to make White yield some ground in exchange for it.
13. Nd7b6 Bc4f1 14. O-O Nb3c5
If instead Rxe6, then … Rf6 holding the position. The N move seizing c5 is much stronger. White can pick up the e6 pawn at his leisure.
15. Nd5c7 Qd1g4
Again, much stronger than taking the e6-pawn immediately.