the worse opening..?

the worse opening..?

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19 Feb 07

were there any great chess players who, playing as white, opened with h2 - h4..?

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19 Feb 07

Originally posted by eatmybishop
were there any great chess players who, playing as white, opened with h2 - h4..?
I've just searched one database, and the most well known player I found was Johnny Hector.

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thanks, i'm amazed any great player did... what would be the purpose, to bring the rook out early or just to throw off the opponent..?

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http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1327812

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I'm amazed any sane player advocates. 1. e4? Much less e5?? in response.

A forced win for white.😀

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19 Feb 07

Originally posted by Diet Coke
http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1327812
30... f5 - LOL - never seen pawns like that before!