Everybody’s favorite Bird’s Opening (f4) player is back with a new personal challenge.
The story: Every time the topic of the Bird arises, some booked-up know-it-all comes along and says, “The From Gambit”, as if the simple utterance of that 4-syllable phrase is in itself a refutation of the Might Bird. Well, I am here to prove that the Fearsome From Gambit is bupkis.
I am looking for:
10 Games
You rated: 1400+
Time Controls: 3/7 (with the clan leagues starting and a busy work schedule, I will delete anything less, but longer time controls are acceptable)
I play white in all of them (obviously).
For those scratching their heads:
The From Gambit:
1. f4 e5
2. fxe5 d6
So, if you think the Bird sucks, or that the From Gambit is some kind of mystical answer to 1. f4; then bring it on…
I have updated my Challenge Settings accordingly. First come, first defeated.
--tmetzler
Edit: I will probably post links to the games in this thread, so if you are afraid of public embarrassment, too bad.
Originally posted by OuermyhteVery good,
i respect the bird, it always kills me, bt id like to try out the From so yeh im in
And the first victim steps up to the plate: Game 1085608
--tmetzler
first of the Froms, expect black to be minced in whirling death blades
Game 1085608
*superfluous*
Originally posted by tmetzlerHi tim,I accepted the challenge............
Everybody’s favorite Bird’s Opening (f4) player is back with a new personal challenge.
The story: Every time the topic of the Bird arises, some booked-up know-it-all comes along and says, “The From Gambit”, as if the simple utterance of that 4-syllable phrase is in itself a refutation of the Might Bird. Well, I am here to prove that the Fearsome From G ...[text shortened]... y post links to the games in this thread, so if you are afraid of public embarrassment, too bad.
Originally posted by RavelloMy favorite whipping-boy. 🙂
Hi tim,I accepted the challenge............
Game 1085632
--tmetzler
Originally posted by OuermyhteQ: Since databases, books are acceptable here.. I'd say looking at other games would be ok... I'm not worried. 🙂
is it forbidden for us to look at whats going on in the other From games so as not to make the same mistakes?
also ravello, i hope u dnt have some kind of uber-cunning plan in our game, i wd b most upset 😉
You do have to watch out for Ravello's uber-cunning plans...
--tmetzler
Originally posted by tmetzlerI'll play you Tim, seeing as I still owe you for that database.
Everybody’s favorite Bird’s Opening (f4) player is back with a new personal challenge.
The story: Every time the topic of the Bird arises, some booked-up know-it-all comes along and says, “The From Gambit”, as if the simple utterance o ...[text shortened]... his thread, so if you are afraid of public embarrassment, too bad.
[EDIT] I know nothing about either opening, but this seems like a good way to learn.
D
Originally posted by RagnorakStep on up...
I'll play you Tim, seeing as I still owe you for that database.
[EDIT] I know nothing about either opening, but this seems like a good way to learn.
D
BuffaloBill also joined in: Game 1085659
--tmetzler
Half way there with 5 games started....Get in now before all the available beat-down spots are taken..
ragnorak: Game 1085667
dyl: Game 1085672
--tmetzler