Super Rare & BAD Chess Opening, But It's Very Strong!

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

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[@fancitickler]

Dear GM Smirnov wouldn't white be better off playing 1.e4 f5? 2.d4 going into the Staunton gambit against the Dutch by transposition.

[@Raugturi]

Step 1: Watch this video. Step 2: Get hyped, queue up some games! Step 3: Get 3 games in a row as white. Step 4: Finally get a game as black. Step 5: Opponent plays Queen's Gambit.

[@YosisoyalguienCTM]

Lol

[@samthegamer4910]

Lol

[@Doddom]

Lol

[@Abhinav-Kushwaha-06]

Lol

[@koenhoffer5753]

Sounds so familiar @raugturi

[@Mizar5]

This opening is named "the Fred" here in the States. The first example you showed is named the "Mao Zedong Variation" according to Lichess. Thank you for exploring some of the variations that arise from this crazy opening!

[@asteriondeltoro124]

Qxg4. If White plays hxd4, Rxh1+ wins the Queen. If white plays Qxg4, respond with Nxg4. If white sidesteps with Qd2, Qxf5 nabs an extra pawn. All 3 ways, black is up a bishop.

[@anticarnick]

Yeah. The h3 pawn is not a real defender.

[@eekwibble]

Taking back with the h pawn is a disaster for white. Black will take the f pawn with the c bishop at the end of the trades and will have freed up their king to castle queen-side. That's an evil position.

[@asteriondeltoro124]

@@eekwibble Eh, not a great continuation. Bxf5 is countered by gxf5, losing the piece black worked so hard to win. Plus, after O-O-O, white has Ne6, forking the rook and bishop. Black can avert this outcomes by playing Nxg4 as a preparatory move, but then White can just play Ne6 anyway, forcing Black to either trade away the queenside bishop or lose the kingside one. To top it all off O-O-O doesn't put the rook in a great position anyway, being blocked in by Black's own d-pawn.

[@Chichud_enjoyer]

I think that the solution of puzzle is taking a light square bishop with a queen. 1) If he recaptures with H pawn we'll grab on a8 with check+ skewer and take a queen. 2) If he recapture with a queen we'll take theirs with a knight and due to an H pawn pin he can't take our knight

[@richardpalm3202]

Regarding 1), I think you mean grab on a1.

[@asteriondeltoro124]

@@richardpalm3202 H1. ;)

[@Chichud_enjoyer]

@@richardpalm3202 you're right

[@robertov7]

​@@Chichud_enjoyer you grab the rook on h1

[@FloydMaxwell]

13:25 - "you're up a piece" ...but down a rook

[@Tellytalk124]

Bro yes white is exchange down but winning 😊😊

[@jeffking6157]

You are a very good chess educator. I’ve learned a lot from your videos. Gone from bad beginner to just beginner in a couple weeks. I like your clear way of communicating and explaining things. I know it can be difficult to break down simple topics for someone who is very advanced in a subject matter like you are. Thank you.

[@jennifers6055]

Ok, so I immediately played this opening in bullet. I did not win (ran out of time), but gave the opponent all sorts of problems all the while laughing my A-- off! Then I kept up similar whacky openings and it was such a fun time and consistently giving everybody all kinds of problems. This is fun chess again! Thanks!

[@gaberobison680]

The issue of modern chess is the clock. It enables people that are losing to win by fucking around

[@alexatedw]

Same

[@alexatedw]

I’ve won every game early by gaining a piece. Often that bishop lol

[@jennifers6055]

@@gaberobison680 That frustrates me as well, but I was not f***ing around. I was winning, but one minute bullet goes very quickly.

[@Copystrike]

@@gaberobison680just skip playing bullet or blitz and problem solved

[@toastbrot97]

3:21 "attackening" is my new favourite word

[@johnwoo2016]

"Attacking It" :)

[@toastbrot97]

@@johnwoo2016 I know. I just heared attackening the first time around and thought it would be funny to share :D

[@Zwischy]

Heh "The Attackening" sounds like a M. Night Shaymalan movie.

[@johnwoo2016]

@@Zwischy How does that guy still manage to getting funding for his movies?

[@delboy9234]

At 13.22, Black s not up a piece, but down an exchange, albeit it in a crazy position.

[@t-love8351]

that intro was pure choice XD. oldrich duras, awesome!

[@ernestogarcillan1977]

16:01 Qxg4

[@kylebecker9]

Queen takes the bishop on d4 wins. Qb4 followed by Nxd4 also looks pretty strong. Either way you are winning the bishop.

[@ernestogarcillan1977]

Already saw this when u first upload.. I love to watch it again, review the variations 😍

[@theglassman2k4]

Someone played this against me like 5 days ago. Now I know why! lol

[@coldflu]

Believe Fisher played this against Short on ICC some time back in his last online game.

[@GMIgorSmirnov]

► Chapters 00:00 Rare & Surprising Chess Opening: Duras Gambit 00:31 1.e4 f5 2.exf5 Kf7 01:00 1) 3.Qh5+ by White 02:45 If White avoids the Queen Trap 04:52 2) 2.Qh5+ by White without exf5 05:49 3) 3.Bc4+ by White 08:59 4) White's best response (refutation) 09:46 Safer option for Black (Colorado Countergambit) 13:28 If White guards f5 by playing g4 15:00 Puzzle of the Day

[@NJDJ1986]

@5:00 nice pun, Igor! "Absolute Magness"

[@BrizzlerCR]

Hi, can you make a video on the bird: blitz opening line? Because I couldn't find anything anywhere

[@IMMichaelRahalChessAcademy]

Tricky but interesting! Well done Igor!

[@satvikchaturvedi4114]

Hey igor could you please make a separate video on colorado counter gambit or any other agressive option when white plays 2 .nf3 when we play nizowicth defence

[@vle4845]

This is fun thanks! Could you please show Elshad system in one of your videos?

[@mikaeljiskovkristensen7861]

it sounds like an unsound opening. white could also slide the queen back to G3 and then after black moves, move the B pawn to B3 and afterwards play bishop B2 check. then black knight to F6. then queen to G6. then black rook to G2. then queen takes H6. then rook cover H7. Then bishop takes F6. and finally after pawn takes F6, queen takes H2 is a mate. And i had thought about numerous ways black can cover his king. and i cannot see any way out of this. I prefere the scandinavian defence as black.

[@sjefke7206]

It is unsound for classical. But for blitz it can be a surprise

[@sunilchristian3430]

Thank you!

[@mirrorportal1587]

One of my favorite openings. Thanks for making a great video on it

[@zizhdizzabagus456]

and your rating is below 1000

[@mirrorportal1587]

@@zizhdizzabagus456 My rapid rating is 1600 and blitz is 1450. Incorrect.

[@zizhdizzabagus456]

@@mirrorportal1587 then bullet is around 1200. Not that far:)

[@mirrorportal1587]

@@zizhdizzabagus456 1500 bullet lol

[@zizhdizzabagus456]

@@mirrorportal1587 good.

[@samuelluc132]

This gambit could also have been called "play this if you're under 2400 and get fawked sideways". None of the moves I saw in this video were remotely close to what I'd have played, and I haven't even seen the 100000 variations if the bishop moves 2 more squares than I'm expecting it after watching this. Grandma level opening.

[@evanpenn1]

If I play a 2400 I will be fawked no matter what opening I play 😄

[@samuelluc132]

@@evanpenn1 I'm 1200 and I think I could easily lose to an 800 if I start with such a disadvantage 😂

[@samuelluc132]

@@evanpenn1 I meant "under 2400" though. Just read my comment again and noticed that I forgot to write "under" altogether. Corrected now.

[@evanpenn1]

@@samuelluc132 Ah yes, I get it now. But I played three times so far and won all three. Give it a try. I'm around your rating. Maybe I will lose the next five times I try it though 😄

[@alexatedw]

Most everyone I play at 800 uses the bishop check. I’m crushing with it. Like 80% win rate

[@Trendzy11]

hey igor. I used your grob opening while i was around 1600 ish side now IM 1750. I DONT KNOW WHY BUT THAT OPENING HAS A STUPENDOUS WIN RATE. THANKS

[@Granger_hates_BTS]

10:11 it's kinda the opposite, do try this at home, but not on tournaments

[@cydonyn]

I've played this a few times it's good fun. I think I've even got a few wins with it lol. I think I first find it in the 1986 book unorthodox openings it's in the bad or ugly section. Definitely a good time though

[@sirris4330]

“Let’s say your opponent plays really really bad. Then this opening is really strong !”

[@gaberobison680]

Well he pointed out the best moves and showed that they don’t win obviously.

[@zizhdizzabagus456]

@@gaberobison680 only rtrds would play moves he is showing. try it urself on normal rating and u will win. 1 game out of 100

[@Inforza]

the puzzle is easy. Qxg4 and you win a piece after white takes the queen with Qxg4 followed by Nxg4 and you are a bishop up.

[@supernova046]

greetings from north wales,love your videos

[@AcidUser85]

I laughed so much. All exact same moves and Rook and Night-check combo worked like a charm in the very first game. This is hilarious disrespect opening. I lost the second game though, due to my opponent brought the Night and a developed dark square bishop and that was gg, had to trade queens and then that Night was non-removable. I lost the second game. The third game as black my opponent didn't accept the gambit and pushed his pown. I won that game.

[@Phill0old]

QxG4, then White captures queen and black recaptures with knight

[@malingeorgiev2962]

13:20 you are not up a piece. You are down exchange.

[@garhong9125]

I'm confused: At 13:22, Igor says you are "up a piece" but aren't you actually down the exchange and a pawn?

[@BrizzlerCR]

No, you have a piece for a pawn

[@garhong9125]

@@BrizzlerCR You're also out a rook while your opponent still has both. Did we forget you lose a rook when the opponent "gets the queen back"?

[@BrizzlerCR]

​@@garhong9125Just watch the Computer Variant, it 'll explain. Probably 0-0-0 & bc5

[@theexaminer4784]

Sorry Igor queen capture is not game over. King capture matters only.

[@doktorhopfenmachers5717]

i will try it out , thx :)

[@LampCord99]

Qxg4. You win a bishop whether he takes back with queen or pawn.

[@adammostafa4552]

This is a really sick opening

[@hc2774]

Crazy opening 😀

[@XRPotential]

The other benefit of this opening is, they are away from their mainlines for their opening and generally away from prepared theory.

[@ShreeraajChingre]

Opening , middlegame plans and endgame tips for intermediate, advance level players ,Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bodlio]

The best video ever!

[@evanpenn1]

Igor, can you incorporate the phrase "don't be ridiculous" into your repertoire occasionally? I'm begging you...

[@Dark_Real404]

11:35 What about pawn E5 , threatening pawn E4 fork?

[@resop3]

1. ... Qxg4 wins a piece. If 2.hxg4 Rxh1+ 3.Ke2 Rxe1. And if 2.Qxg4 Nxg4 wins a piece because of the pin.

[@Robbyrool]

Love it!!! Just the opening I’ve been looking for! Frustrate white as he tries to mate. I just played it once… and won! White hung a bishop. 😂😂😂

[@ernestogarcillan1977]

0:26 what's best move after white played Nc3 to support the e4 pawn

[@evanpenn1]

What if white fianchetto's their bishop onto b2? That would seem problematic.

[@davissebastian9129]

I play the Duras Gambit a lot actually!

[@Zwischy]

This is a truly stupid, insane way to play. I love it!! And my first two tries scored wins!

[@YosisoyalguienCTM]

Mmm... Very interesent I ❤ this Gambit

[@gwendolyntan4942]

7:44 after 1. Qh5+ then g6 then white should play 2. Bxd5

[@mschoenen]

Puzzle: Qb4+ If Bb2 to block, then QxB7 If Kf1, then KxG4

[@evanpenn1]

Just watched, played three games as black, won all three. Two very quickly. Pretty ridiculous. I am only rated 1250 though, so not strong opposition.

[@Tommy_007]

I find thumbnails with open mouths extremely appealing.

[@AiresOne]

stop it

[@Jtking3000]

This is hilarious 😂

[@neerusingh8434]

Hey if i am a Candidate Master(CM) so if achive hier elo so can I convert my title from Cm To Fm

[@cmdr-aurus-rex]

6. Qf3 what now? You can't chase it there effectivly and next move they go d4, opening ways for their both bishops and the queen still being a threat. I don't see a good way out of this. The best I can do is e5, however this also ends up in very bad situations soon.

[@cmdr-aurus-rex]

update: I have let the engine play each other from this position (6. Qf3) where white was engine with elo 1100 and black maximum 3200. White wins after 113 moves. 😁So even maximum strength engine loses this situation against much weaker engine. This suggests that you can basically give up if you try this and your opponent goes 6. Qf3

[@sunilchristian3430]

1.e4 f5 2.exf5 Kf7 3.Qh5+ g6 4.fxg6+ Kg7 What if White plays 5.Bd3 instead of 5.gxh7? I think 5.Bd3 seems tough to respond for Black at 2 Pawns down and the King is exposed.

[@MASTERIMAGEN]

1...Qxg4 2.Qxg4 Nxg4 3.hxg4 Rxh1+

[@raghardeishi972]

Alas chess AI called Martin found a move: white knight moves in second move instead of taking the pawn and the rest of the match turned into mental diarrhea.

[@prod.bytrebel1539]

Just used it and made someone rage quit after losing the queen

[@jotomaki]

And he sacs the queen!

[@Chunes3]

This kind of degenerate opening is the reason I play chess. Thanks. >:) Update: I just tried this and it led to a quick, dirty win. I love it.

[@JlHAD]

Queen takes bishop

[@nouser129]

Bobby Fischer did this

[@wakinguptothetruth.2566]

This is a bit early for a April's fools video isn't it 😂😂😂😂😂

[@vivektulja4516]

I won't play this gambit against a better player. I have never lost a game when this gambit was played against me.

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΦρεντζάς]

A very strong opening which is losing by force.

[@fancitickler]

Should have called it the *Durex* gambit as it £**ks the opponent!

[@robertbeatty8241]

Wow, I realize I know nothing about chess.

[@iamaffanyousuf01]

Qxg4 I guess

[@lawrenceandrews4367]

I just beat someone playing that opening Lmaooo

[@AspartameBoy]

Second time pkayed I won.. white abandoned

[@BobChess]

IM played this against me. Am I cooked?

[@Canary_10]

Yes

[@praney_pdr]

you're fried

[@rishi6879]

I just beat a 2100 with this opening 😂😂😂😂

[@Trizzer89]

I played this against myself and I beat it. Not that good

[@shadowphoenix8962]

QxB

[@ybloc1428]

At what rating is this played 😂

[@kalommegu6148]

👌!!

[@andrewucla]

LMAO I just tried this and won

[@Leo-e2j5h]

How much a Dollar really cost

[@harishkhan2445]

85 indian rupees

[@iregretmylifedecisionsiw]

​@@harishkhan2445😶

[@iamaffanyousuf01]

Around 8 cents

[@Zigzag6969]

As much as your mom😨

[@philty_phil]

Great question

[@MichaelDonkin-n1q]

This is the most disgusting opening I have ever seen. How dare you introduce this to the chess community. I just won my first 3 games with it.

[@babulesik2305]

I lost my first two they didn’t play any natural moves

[@pichincho7]

😃😃😃

[@ethanrigopoulos]

This opening is... eww.

[@AdittyaAhmed]

Puzzle of the day : Qb4+ Nc3 ,Qxc5 (winning a knight)

[@salahsimary8218]

😂😂😂❤

[@theroaman8759]

I actually just played this and it worked: kzbin.info8g-k8fdKCsA?si=jX6FPBRqHCxt1inE

[@worsethanjoerogan8061]

Wow this is pure filth 😅

[@HollyMartins]

hehe ............ bite me

[@ResoL_]

first comment! Thank you GM Igor, after starting watching your video couple of months ago, my elo increase from 1500 to 2100!

[@AyushAwachar-t9b]

First

[@Surpreme-n5s]

This is the first BS you ever post

[@ChessMan-i4p]

Qxg4 !!

[@thomasflinders3319]

QxG4

[@Robbyrool]

Love it!!! Just the opening I’ve been looking for! Frustrate white as he tries to mate. I just played it once… and won! White hung a bishop. 😂😂😂

[@ChessCafe-il3od]

First