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Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...h5

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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1.e4 h5
ECO code: B00
Parent: King's Pawn Opening

Goldsmith Defense/Pickering Defence/Rook Gambit/Reversed Kadas Variation

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1...h5?!

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The Goldsmith Defence, also known as Rook Gambit, is a rare and weak response to 1. e4. This is a rather useless move that does nothing to control the centre and seriously weakens Black’s kingside. It threatens to bring the h-Rook into the game but can be easily stopped with 2.d4, and White is already in control of the centre and has a better activity on pieces.

Overall, this defence is not good and is never seen in serious play, but this opening can be funny and useful for trolling in a chess game.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation.

1. e4 h5?!

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Pickering Defence d4
Nf6
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References

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Chess openings quick reference
1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
Flank
Unorthodox