Scarecrow variation of the Oz Gambit.
But seriously, don't pay attention to that man behind the curtain.
Scarecrow variation of the Oz Gambit.
But seriously, don't pay attention to that man behind the curtain.
OTB it seems to be the Benko. I've won every game I've played in it except once I made a draw against a guy rated 500 points higher than myself.
I enjoy the Queens Gambit as White, and I have my most luck with the Najdorf as black. Really, I know neither of these openings very deeply.
I get a lot of luck with the gambit. My opponents usually play Queens gambit Accepted, and then I play 3.e4. I believe this may actually be the improper way to handle the opening (recall seeing white put the pawn on e3 in some official looking thingy). Of course, it doesn't really matter, because the opponent usually doesn't understand the opening, and I get to have fun with the aggressiveness in the center. Anyone more knowledgeable than myself have thoughts on the Queens Gambit accepted?
I enjoy the Bird against weak opponents. I've never beaten the Nimzo-Indian as white, but I truely enjoy playing against it. I think it is the learning factor.
I get a lot of luck with the gambit. My opponents usually play Queens gambit Accepted, and then I play 3.e4. I believe this may actually be the improper way to handle the opening (recall seeing white put the pawn on e3 in some official looking thingy). Of course, it doesn't really matter, because the opponent usually doesn't understand the opening, and I get to have fun with the aggressiveness in the center. Anyone more knowledgeable than myself have thoughts on the Queens Gambit accepted?
I'll second this. mainly in 5 minutes games. Firstly because the great majority expects a King pawn game. Secondly, the vast majority accepts the gambit....
Which opening is your best? For me, it's probably the Icelandic Gambit.