Im looking for materials on Sicilian Wing gambit

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deathdream

Hey guys, I've seen this opening in some of Alekhine and Keres's games and i was quickly 'grabbed' by it. 1. e4 c5 2. b4!! ...

I know there are many books on amazon regarding the opening, but because i used up my book purchasing quota for some time, i cant really buy anything so i'd like to ask anyone of you to direct me to proper sources (sites, pdfs, etc) that thoroughly analyze the opening.

Thank you!

All reasonable input is highly appreciated

MBickley

I should give you one word of warning before persuing the wing gambit. You do see it used in alekhines and keres games, but why don't you see it in modern players games? Is this because of bias against gambits in modern chess? No, because the opening has been worked out to an advantage for black with accurate play, and the remaining gambiteers migrated to the morra gambit.

You can do whatever you want, but I suggest you don't commit yourself to learning a long outdated opening on a whim.

deathdream

Thanks for the comment. It indeed would be wise to avoid it but only when playing decent/turnament players. Many people play 1. ...c5, far less follow the main lines to a fair stage and even less can play against wing gambit. It's a nice opening for casual fun games. I already began one game with WG, and i can't really complain. Gives you good attacking chances and possibilities.

Again thanks for the comment, its well appreciated.

promotedpawn

like this?

gibberishlwmetlkwn

Not that it matters, the two openings are very similar, but you're referring to is the Smith-Morra Gambit.  (Sorry if I sound like some snotty opening nerd, I'm really not.  Just making you know the right name when you go to search it up Wink)

 

I encounter it a lot too.  I've found that accepting the gambit works very well.  Believe it or not wikipedia - I laugh when I say that name, but it - has some reputable sources on chess openings.  If you'd like to see it's article on the Smith-Morra Gambit follow this link.

 

My second to most recent game I played on live chess I played against the Smith-Morra Gambit, have a look at it below if you'd like:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chessville, a website "...by Chessplayers, for Chessplayers!" (as quoted on their banner on the home page) has a nice 7 section article on the Smith-Morra Gambit which can be found at this link.

 

The images on the article by Chessville don't seem to be loading for me, so you may have to work out all the notations on a board or on the game explorer here on chess.com.

 

Good luck on your studies,

photray94

*In no way, shape, or form do I condone the usage of Chessville.  Chess.com rocks!

deathdream

that's right. (regarding 5th comment)

photray94: I'm afraid im talking and mean the wing gambit, as far as smith morra gambit, i have no interest in it. Thanks for comment, it's too well appreciated.

Gyr
deathdream wrote:

Hey guys, I've seen this opening in some of Alekhine and Keres's games and i was quickly 'grabbed' by it. 1. e4 c5 2. b4!! ...

I know there are many books on amazon regarding the opening, but because i used up my book purchasing quota for some time, i cant really buy anything so i'd like to ask anyone of you to direct me to proper sources (sites, pdfs, etc) that thoroughly analyze the opening.

 


A good site to find materials on quite a few openings is the Opening Links section of the Kenilworth Chess Club, at http://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/links/openings.html. Unfortunately, they have only a couple of articles on the Wing Gambit.

pvmike

photray94, that game you posted isn't the morra-smith gambit. this is the morra simth

ericmittens

I suggest looking at a lot of Frank Marshall games. He was demolishing people with the sicilian wing gambit 100 years ago.

deathdream

Big thanks to everyone for sharing your words.

 

Ericmittens: Im quite aware of all these games and collections, and destructive power of the wing gambit, but i would like to have an up-to-date analysis of the opening. Things that have been discovered or refuted in recent years, a bible of a sort. The games would be self sufficient if i were a good analyst but im quite lousy at those things and all i do is learn to use opening lines and main ideas of the opening and pretend to be some good. If you've ever studied andrew greet's book on ruy lopez, - this is exactly what i need but relating to SWG and online.

Special thanks to elrey as he msged me with a link to a sick almost-2GB collection of databases one of which was sicilian wing gambit.

Anyways, the request is still valid so if anyone... ;-]

ogerboy

I am currently looking at the Wing's Gambit myself. I saw this during a search in google. Try this http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chesscollection?cid=1001004.
There are a lot more game collections on the Wing's Gambit on Chessgames.com.

deathdream

Guys,

Hello back after a little break from chess.

I appreciate all of your input, though quite frankly i must say my chief incquiry wasn't answered and indeed i'm still looking (although passively) for extensive analysis, articles, novelties, etc regarding the Wing Gambit. For guys who often play it, know how good it is against majority of opponents. Thank you for the link to chessgames database. It's a good one, however watching games alone don't help me as much as a good book.

Stay well,

ps. If you happen to stumble upon this post and read it, you might try to help on my other, most recent incquiry about general sicilian opening books. Your help is highly appreciated.

killthequeen

If you have seen my forum topic on wing gambit and anti-Sicilians, many users contribute grealty to Wing Gambit play. The Wing gambit is quite an interesting opening and I try and play it with English, French, Nimzo-Indian, etc. I don't know of many sites, but if I can contribute a typical Wing gambit play.

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