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Perseus · 08-08-2007, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by graw81

Im not sure of the actual occurance rate of the 3.Bc4 variation, i presumed that 3.Nf3 was more popular as there seems to be more publications on 3.Nf3.
That is all. Theres no doubt at all about the 3.Bc4 variation, Short has played it also among others!

ps. i also ''asked'' the Polgars. They showed me a few tips and tricks too... :S

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Crash · 08-09-2007, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by Ronaldinho

I find that I've done alright accepting the KG. I don't really like declining it, because after Nf3 and Bc4 it feels like white gets an Italian with extra pressure on the white center.

At the same time, I found I've done pretty well accepting the gambit. A recent game:

Nicely played!

I think that there are a number of satisfactory lines for black against the king's gambit. It is not an opening that makes black stay awake at night worrying about his response.

If I played 1.e4 as white, I would prefer the Ruy Lopez, Scotch Openings or even the Vienna game/gambit lines which seem to pose more problems for black.

Crash