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wands_aq

uh... hi!

I usually use this weird formation to play.

What do you think?

tell me if you find any vulnerable point

also, tell me the better opening

ok thanks Laughing


Wollen
Main problem I see with that opening is the 11 moves it takes to finish it, realistically your defence would never be finished because an experienced opponent would attack soon and keep you on your toes.
Charlie91
The c pawn is vulnerable, only one defender.  Also, the castle is vulnerable, only the king is the direct defender of those pawns.  If attacked, the pieces are all clumped on the queen side and center.  I also agree with Wollen.
nabahoe

I agree with Wollen, in 11 moves, you're not going to have time to develop what you perceive to be a great opening. If your playing white, then take advantage of the fact that you have the first move, rather than trying to play the defense by choice.

Also, I've seen that opening work for black, but you're in for a long defensive game.

 


Loomis

This is known as the "what's that over there!?" defense. It is implemented by pointing behind your opponent and exclaiming "What's that over there!?". When your opponent turns his head to see what it might be over there you arrange your pieces as you have depicted. Your opponent will turn around none the wiser and you can begin the game.

 

Without this important distraction at the start of the game, you'll find your opponents have a nasty habit of moving their pieces inbetween every time you move your pieces! Often time they will continue this habit after the opening phase and into the middle game.  For this reason, experienced players will play the "What's that over there!?" Gambit. Where they old off in blurting this famous phrase as long as they can. Then at a crucial moment in the game they will use it to gain an important advantage.

 

Another form of this tactic only used by very risky players is the "What's that over there!?" Attack. In this variant the phrase is used not to rearrange one's own pieces, but to remove one or more of your opponents pieces from the board. This often leads to a material advantage your opponent cannot overcome. 


likesforests

"Another form of this tactic only used by very risky players is the "What's that over there!?" Attack. In this variant the phrase is used not to rearrange one's own pieces, but to remove one or more of your opponents pieces from the board. This often leads to a material advantage your opponent cannot overcome."

 

lmao


Loomis
If you're going to play any of the "What's that over there!?" variants, you should be aware of possible counter gambits. For example "Is that Elvis!?" was introduced in the mid-50s and remained popular through the 60s and 70s. However, the younger generation of players seem to have found a reasonable refutation of this tactic called the "furrowed brow."
king314

One problem I see with this is that the opponent's kingside bishop could easily check your king  on c5. Then you'll have your king on the run, and if he puts his kingside rook into play he could put you in mate. That's something to watch out for.

Markle

 

   What is black doing while you are setting up this wonderful opening sequence? Unless your name is Bobby Fischer or Gary Kasparov i would suggest sticking to the standard openings that have been around for a long time instead of coming up with something strange.