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Date: 27 Nov 2004 07:11:41
From: mateuin1
Subject: Blackmar-Deimer Gambit: Force or Farce?
I'm a C class player just getting back to regular tournament play after
years of layoff. I'm looking to learn open, attacking type openings that
will enhance my tactical ability through over-the-board education. Any
suggestions? Any reference either online or printed?

Thanks,
Mateu




 
Date: 06 Dec 2004 13:26:25
From:
Subject: Re: Blackmar-Deimer Gambit: Force or Farce?
I like the John Emms book, Attacking with 1. e4. You can still find it
on the shelf at some bookstores.

-- Richard Stanz



 
Date: 03 Dec 2004 11:14:50
From: S. Breon
Subject: Re: Blackmar-Deimer Gambit: Force or Farce?
> I'm a C class player just getting back to regular tournament play after
> years of layoff. I'm looking to learn open, attacking type openings that
> will enhance my tactical ability through over-the-board education. Any
> suggestions? Any reference either online or printed?

The BDG is as good as any opening at Class C in my opinion. But I
wouldn't go into a tournament with the BDG unless you are well booked
up. I would recommend Sawyer's Keybook 2 or Gary Lane's BDG book. They
are both good books. You will also want to play many blitz games with
it first.

I haven't played the BDG in over the board play yet, I've played the
BDG in blitz over 400 times to sharpen my tactical skills. When I
first used it in blitz, I would only win 50% of the games. Now my
average is well above 70%, after I learned the tactical patterns and
main lines. Heck, if I ever get back into tournament play, I might use
it as my priy weapon with the white pieces.

In the BDG, you have to attack to win. Quick victories (first dozen
moves) usually come on the queenside, more routine victories occur in
the first couple dozen moves on a kingside attack aimed at h7,
although g7 and f7 can also be a target.

Good luck,
Sandy


  
Date: 04 Dec 2004 11:27:15
From: Nick
Subject: Re: Blackmar-Deimer Gambit: Force or Farce?
Yes the BDG is a good choice against 1....d5
Against 1.....Nf6 why not give the Gibben a try,
you will find some infoormation on it here, also the play and review
method i recommend shpuld be ideal for you

www.chesstipster.com

Nick

"S. Breon" <[email protected] > wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> > I'm a C class player just getting back to regular tournament play after
> > years of layoff. I'm looking to learn open, attacking type openings that
> > will enhance my tactical ability through over-the-board education. Any
> > suggestions? Any reference either online or printed?
>
> The BDG is as good as any opening at Class C in my opinion. But I
> wouldn't go into a tournament with the BDG unless you are well booked
> up. I would recommend Sawyer's Keybook 2 or Gary Lane's BDG book. They
> are both good books. You will also want to play many blitz games with
> it first.
>
> I haven't played the BDG in over the board play yet, I've played the
> BDG in blitz over 400 times to sharpen my tactical skills. When I
> first used it in blitz, I would only win 50% of the games. Now my
> average is well above 70%, after I learned the tactical patterns and
> main lines. Heck, if I ever get back into tournament play, I might use
> it as my priy weapon with the white pieces.
>
> In the BDG, you have to attack to win. Quick victories (first dozen
> moves) usually come on the queenside, more routine victories occur in
> the first couple dozen moves on a kingside attack aimed at h7,
> although g7 and f7 can also be a target.
>
> Good luck,
> Sandy




 
Date: 28 Nov 2004 11:48:24
From: Henri H. Arsenault
Subject: Re: Blackmar-Deimer Gambit: Force or Farce?
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 07:11:41 GMT, mateuin1 <[email protected] > wrote:

>I'm a C class player just getting back to regular tournament play after
>years of layoff. I'm looking to learn open, attacking type openings that
>will enhance my tactical ability through over-the-board education. Any
>suggestions? Any reference either online or printed?
>
This gambit is not refuted, but it is difficult to find good books
about it. It leads to sharp tactical variations, and is very dangerous
against opponents who are not familiar with it (which is most people).

Give it a shot if it suits your style of play.

Henri


  
Date: 29 Nov 2004 06:18:39
From: Nick
Subject: Re: Blackmar-Deimer Gambit: Force or Farce?
You will find the answers here

www.chesstipster.com
>
> >I'm a C class player just getting back to regular tournament play after
> >years of layoff. I'm looking to learn open, attacking type openings that
> >will enhance my tactical ability through over-the-board education. Any
> >suggestions? Any reference either online or printed?
> >
> This gambit is not refuted, but it is difficult to find good books
> about it. It leads to sharp tactical variations, and is very dangerous
> against opponents who are not familiar with it (which is most people).
>
> Give it a shot if it suits your style of play.
>
> Henri
>