Hobb's Gambit

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Jack Lad
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Hobb's Gambit

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rnbqkbnr/pppppp1p/8/6p1/5P2/8/PPPPP1PP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq g6 0 2
This gambit is similar to the McMad gambit except that black should be able to hold the draw far more easily. Anyone think that white should accept or decline the gambit? :?
gerold
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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White accept and win.
Jack Lad
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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gerold wrote:White accept and win.
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rnbqkbnr/ppp1pp1p/8/3p2P1/8/8/PPPPP1PP/RNBQKBNR w KQkq d6 0 3

Okay your move Gerold. If you don't win this one then Terry might get a bit upset again. :wink:
Terry McCracken
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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Jack Lad wrote:
gerold wrote:White accept and win.
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Okay your move Gerold. If you don't win this one then Terry might get a bit upset again. :wink:
I couldn't care less if I tried, Mc Hobbit.
Terry McCracken
gerold
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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Jack Lad wrote:
gerold wrote:White accept and win.
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Okay your move Gerold. If you don't win this one then Terry might get a bit upset again. :wink:
3. e4
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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gerold wrote:3. e4
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gerold
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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Jack Lad wrote:
gerold wrote:3. e4
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4. Nc3
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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gerold wrote:4. Nc3
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gerold
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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Jack Lad wrote:
gerold wrote:4. Nc3
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5.Nxe4
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Re: Hobb's Gambit

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gerold wrote:5.Nxe4
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