| General Chess Discussion - New opening idea?#6 @vqh said in #1: > E4, E5, nc3 the Vienna, but black plays what I'll call the suicide gambit, f5!? The theory is pretty hard to play and is plus 3 according to the engine, but is hilarious. Looks fun … | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - Promote pawns into opponent's piece.#2 FIDE Article 3.7.e says you have to promote it to the same color | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - Share Interesting Openings#15 @RoundMoundOfUnsound said in #14: > 3...d5 -0.3 three moves in. Yes, that's the best move for Black! And the variations you get from that position can still be sharp, fun, and full of life for White. … | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - Share Interesting Openings#4 The Vienna Gambit: 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 It's an opening that can lead to a lot of advantageous positions for White, especially at lower ratings where 3...exf4 is very common. I've found that most… | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - How to learn from games with complex, theoretical openings without getting bogged down in theory?#2 If White plays the Salvio Gambit, they give up a tempo and give Black the lead in development. The attacking chances you get with Nc6 followed by Bc5 are really strong with your queen on h4 constantly… | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - What rule do you think should be added in Chess?#5 Vertical castling, just to see the shenanigans that would happen | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - good openings against 1.d4?#2 If you're already comfortable with 1. d4 d5: Queen's Gambit Declined 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e6 - solid and lots of theory Albin Countergambit 1. d4 d5 2. c4 e5 - aggressive and lots of open lines Steinitz Cou… | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - Tips for Learning Openings#4 I made an opening study by utilizing the Lichess database. I would look at these things usually: "What moves are the common responses?" "What move is the best response?" "What does this move want to a… | ravenbirb |
| Game analysis - 0 ACPL in a 53 move game.#6 0 ACPL, and on a Vienna Game! Oh, it's beautiful. The opponent must have thought their bishop was on c5 when they captured the pawn (Meitner-Mieses Gambit) | ravenbirb |
| General Chess Discussion - Bad Internet and Lag#7 Have had a problem with online gaming as a whole due to slow internet speeds. What finally worked for me was installing a mesh wifi at home (brand is TP Link Deco) and the difference in internet speed… | ravenbirb |