Wednesday, April 28, 2021

The Jerome's Gambit Trap and its refutation


I have been watching YouTube videos again...

Most commentators see the Jerome Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Bxf7+) as a bit of fun that beginners, club players, and the occasional grandmaster trot out - usually at blitz time controls - for excitement, adventure, or at least a few grins.

Occasionally there are the more serious types who see playing the Jerome Gambit as a waste of time, an abberation, or a practice in self-delusion - one of those diagnoses found in DSM VI.

As if we didn't know the limitations of our opening.

That's why I am always looking for enjoyable Jerome Gambit videos, like the one featured at the top of this page. Here we have "The Jerome's Gambit Trap and its refutation!

In under 10 minutes you can see some entertaining lines of play, including an introduction to the silicon or annoying defense, which every Jerome Gambiteer needs to be aware of - forewarned is forearmed.

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