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In this video lesson, GM Igor Smirnov shares with you the top 5 shocking chess openings that are surprisingly successful. Let us know in the comments below which of these openings is your favourite!
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00:00 Top 5 Most Surprising Chess Openings
00:10 5th: Grob’s Attack Opening 1.g4
02:41 4th: Duras Gambit 1…f5
04:11 Funny Fact: More than 50% Black Wins
08:26 3rd: Rousseau Gambit for Black
13:43 2nd: Portsmouth Gambit, Sicilian Defense
17:42 1st: Halloween Gambit, Four Knights Game
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Wow!
I used to play Grobs all the time! 😂
Never heard of Duras. Will definitely look into it!
But at 22:14, after Re1+, Ne5 defends the check and gives back a piece but white's queen and bishop are hanging. Then it looks like white's attack has been stopped.
I play this line against the Sicilian, got the idea from your old video. Really quality content!
Also, the Latvian Gambit is very surprising and quiet poisonous. I prefer the Greco variation which is very rare. It happens after 1e4-e5 2Nf3-f5 3Nxe5-Qe7. Tempting white into Qh5+ which leads to a lot of fun.
The problem is, if they don't go for it and play d4 instead. But still then, Black gets some practical chances and white needs to play precise. In a classical time control though I think I'd prefer to go for Qf6 on move 3 instead. I tried 3 Nf6, but with good play from white it transposes to the bad line after Qe7 d4, so it's just a bad version, because you don't give your opponent the chance to go wrong. I looked at and tried 3 Nc6, with a famous rook sacrifice. But white can defend to easy. Maybe I'll look at it again and find something, who knows…
I would appreciate it if you could analyze Gambit Smith Morra
1:14 the problem is, this exchange sac actually leaves white with a horribly unpleasant position. Black has a pawn and a mobilized queenside against zero development for the exchange.
My five year old practiced the duras and beat his grandfather who was completely surprised! He kept chiding him for bad moves, but in the end didn’t properly punish him for these bad moves… which you can easily do so it’s not recommended haha
You are the best bro
Very helpful
Duras Gambit,but what if he play Qe5?
hello! Will try the Dura and Haloween one today XD. Hope they work!
WHY ARE ALL YOUR SHOWN OPENINGS king pawn openings? For the most part, a GOOD PLAYER always uses queen pawn openings,
7:39 Qg5 pinning the white knight with g2 poun treat of checkmate Qxg2. And no there is no fork Nxf7 for check and pinning of black queen because you can capture with rock on g7 Rxf7
What if white move not Nxc6 but Q to c5 or a5 to protect the night?
Very nice video 👍📸
'Not A5, A5 is a loser's move'
Igor is my favorite GM!
5. How about “Grobs attack IGNORED”?!!
2. Or Portsmouth gambit sidestepped w 3. b4, c4!
I very much love and like your various curious chess opening, traps and tactics. Watching videos is funny and wonderful and knowledgeable.
Where’s bonglcoud
Bridge play advanced
My fav video yet! Thanks
Is surprised for Halloween gambling that I should learn… Merci
Definitely trying this on lichess
At 7:40 why not white queen to c5
And at 8:12 why not white f pawn to f2
And at 12:17 why not white f pawn to c3
What if they play pawn to f3?
15:04 Why is one white pawn magically disappearing without being taken by any other piece?
Duras gambit looks more like Dumbass gambit haha. I really like it. I like when they think you're a noob, but then suddenly you start dominating.
The second opening as black is 100% lose if your opponent knows what they are doing if white opened with kings pawn. As soon as KB pawn moves whites queen checks king. Threaten with pawn. Move bishop in front of queen. As soon as pawn takes queen check mate with bishop by capturing pawn on A4
rousseau gambit accepted is still 0.0 if they dont undevelop the knight
Grob is not worst opening for white it’s just f3 :/:(
Beautiful move GM Smirnov I love it.
I fell for a random girl’s duras gambit in a roblox chess game. Truly a low point.
the cat in the back looks very checkmated
In the third gambit, what is opponent play Nc5 attacking the queen and defending the pawn on B7?
In Grobs attacking, what if black moves Ng7 when we push pawn c4
I saw a cat
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If you play Pawn attacking the queen in Duras Gambit White Knight can check mate they don't need to eat black knight that's a mate in 1 and white wins the game
Super aggressive chess moves shown. Mind-blowing stuff really
Those that are interested in duras gambit, don't. Tried it, it literally has never worked.
Luv these gambit plays Igor..ty
Very nice thank you
Duras gambet is laose 😊
GMIgorSmirnov>>> Hey Igor, would you please try to answer my question about the Nesjmetdinov-gambit in the Siesta-variation of the Ruy Lopez, why we don´t see this gambit played nowadays? I have all the theory about it if you would like to see it. It certainly doesn´t look like a one trick pony like for example the Englund-gambit that still exists, so why isn´t the Nesjmetdinov-gambit more common?
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Just tried the Duras Gambit and won first time, simply knowing what's going on compared to your opponent, is exactly how to win against anyone
My favorite chess video yet! Love the sense of humor and the cheerful presentation too. Also, just used the grob opening and it was … cruel :)))
My chess is much more fun and engaging after few of your videos and the level is way way up. Haven't lost a game with checkmate since quite a while even if I am constantly experimenting!
You sir, are a great teacher! Thank you!
Being a Star Trek fan, saw 'Duras' and had to check it out. Will have to try it.