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The Daily Gambit #1: The Jerome (Sorry Stockfish!)

#2

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#3

@francisludwigii I think that in the "Reality" section, the moves are kind of weird. Why would you not take the Bishop and why would Black not move d6 first?

@francisludwigii I think that in the "Reality" section, the moves are kind of weird. Why would you not take the Bishop and why would Black not move d6 first?
#4

@TotalNoob69 said in #3:

@francisludwigii I think that in the "Reality" section, the moves are kind of weird. Why would you not take the Bishop and why would Black not move d6 first?

Good catch! Honestly, if we were playing a classical game, you’re 100% right—Black should just play d6, stay solid, and collect the free win.

But the Jerome is basically 'speedrun' chess. Most people see the sacrifice and their brain just freezes. They either take the bishop and get their King dragged into the middle of the board (which is terrifying), or they refuse to take it because they’re scared of whatever 'trap' they think I’ve set.

It’s not about the best moves; it’s about making my opponent spend 30 seconds on move 5 trying to figure out if I’m a genius or if I just had too much coffee. In Bullet, that 30-second panic is worth more than the piece!

Have more questions? Dw, I'm here!

@TotalNoob69 said in #3: > @francisludwigii I think that in the "Reality" section, the moves are kind of weird. Why would you not take the Bishop and why would Black not move d6 first? Good catch! Honestly, if we were playing a classical game, you’re 100% right—Black should just play d6, stay solid, and collect the free win. But the Jerome is basically 'speedrun' chess. Most people see the sacrifice and their brain just freezes. They either take the bishop and get their King dragged into the middle of the board (which is terrifying), or they refuse to take it because they’re scared of whatever 'trap' they think I’ve set. It’s not about the best moves; it’s about making my opponent spend 30 seconds on move 5 trying to figure out if I’m a genius or if I just had too much coffee. In Bullet, that 30-second panic is worth more than the piece! Have more questions? Dw, I'm here!
#5

This feels like ChatGPT made it. There are nonsense moves everywhere.

This feels like ChatGPT made it. There are nonsense moves everywhere.
#6

@Autofill said in #5:

This feels like ChatGPT made it. There are nonsense moves everywhere.

Honestly, yeah, but I can't do anything about it. I have studied this opening, how it's usually played, and yes, that's why the Jerome is ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED to play against an opponent that knows this (like me). It's the worst gambit, what else is worse? (My lovelife prolly LOL JOKE JOKE)

@Autofill said in #5: > This feels like ChatGPT made it. There are nonsense moves everywhere. Honestly, yeah, but I can't do anything about it. I have studied this opening, how it's usually played, and yes, that's why the Jerome is ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED to play against an opponent that knows this (like me). It's the worst gambit, what else is worse? (My lovelife prolly LOL JOKE JOKE)
#7

This is how it's played if an inexperienced player encounters this (especiallly in bullet). So yes, my blogs are informational, fun, and could teach you chess life hacks.

This is how it's played if an inexperienced player encounters this (especiallly in bullet). So yes, my blogs are informational, fun, and could teach you chess life hacks.
#8

Try wild Muzio in king's gambit next time

Try wild Muzio in king's gambit next time
#9

@francisludwigii said in #4:

@francisludwigii I think that in the "Reality" section, the moves are kind of weird. Why would you not take the Bishop and why would Black not move d6 first?

Good catch! Honestly, if we were playing a classical game, you’re 100% right—Black should just play d6, stay solid, and collect the free win.

But the Jerome is basically 'speedrun' chess. Most people see the sacrifice and their brain just freezes. They either take the bishop and get their King dragged into the middle of the board (which is terrifying), or they refuse to take it because they’re scared of whatever 'trap' they think I’ve set.

It’s not about the best moves; it’s about making my opponent spend 30 seconds on move 5 trying to figure out if I’m a genius or if I just had too much coffee. In Bullet, that 30-second panic is worth more than the piece!

Have more questions? Dw, I'm here!

Can you just edit in the blog

@francisludwigii said in #4: > > @francisludwigii I think that in the "Reality" section, the moves are kind of weird. Why would you not take the Bishop and why would Black not move d6 first? > > Good catch! Honestly, if we were playing a classical game, you’re 100% right—Black should just play d6, stay solid, and collect the free win. > > But the Jerome is basically 'speedrun' chess. Most people see the sacrifice and their brain just freezes. They either take the bishop and get their King dragged into the middle of the board (which is terrifying), or they refuse to take it because they’re scared of whatever 'trap' they think I’ve set. > > It’s not about the best moves; it’s about making my opponent spend 30 seconds on move 5 trying to figure out if I’m a genius or if I just had too much coffee. In Bullet, that 30-second panic is worth more than the piece! > > Have more questions? Dw, I'm here! Can you just edit in the blog
#10

@GennadyBukin said in #8:

Try wild Muzio in king's gambit next time

Sure! I'll keep it in mind

@GennadyBukin said in #8: > Try wild Muzio in king's gambit next time Sure! I'll keep it in mind