The St George

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g4
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Dan Honeycutt wrote:
mhull wrote:
Sean Evans wrote:Hypermodern chess was written about by Reti many years ago. Why do you keep posting "Old News" ??
He's playing a game with someone. This is the opening they are using. His opponent will be back in a couple days to begin play from this point.
He he. We posted at the same time. You are a bit kinder than I am.

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Dan H.
I have a book on the St George (Birmingham Defense or The Incorrect Opening which says it all......) by Basman. He was one of those who liked obscure and most likely unsound openings. I would echo the thoughts of most that it is a "surprise tactic" opening. IMiles used it in a game against Karpov.

It is........wild to say the least.

Here is a very nice site that shows that game with comments.....it is very amusing. :)

http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1068157

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Rxc4
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Masterbaiter wrote:Rxc4

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Nxc4
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Masterbaiter wrote:Nxc4

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g5
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Masterbaiter wrote:g5

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