Author: Heinz van Kempen
Date: 22:02:00 02/07/06
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On February 08, 2006 at 00:40:19, Christos Gitsis wrote: >Hello Heinz, > >This is an excellent idea! I truly believe that today's programs can enhance >opening theory in rare lines. I myself have successfully used in >www.net-chess.com ideas that I had seen in Movei's games with 1.b4 (in the WBEC >tournament a few months ago). > >I also like the Elephant Gambit for Black, although I admit it is rather >unsound. I believe Maroczy was the first great player that used it at the end >of the 19th century. The Elephant Gambit goes 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 d5. It would be fun >to watch how programs handle these positions. > >Regards, >Christos. Hi Christos, I also have my doubts concerning the Elephant Gambit. Maybe we run a short test before to see if Black would have any chances at all. Thanks for proposals. First two tournaments are started now with 1.b4 and King´s Gambit. So you will see first games within a few days. Best Regards Heinz
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