The Cry of the Possum! - OzChess

**Just2Good** · 12-14-2008, 07:59 PM

Okay, GM Axiom has inspired me to start using the Possum. So far I am an impressive 2-0-0 with it. This thread is for games played using the Possum!

**Ehm TO** · 01-04-2009, 08:34 PM

The possum just looks wrong! No wonder it is rarely played at the highest levels of chess. Does anyone really want to do an indepth analysis of this opening?

**Jaydon** · 01-04-2009, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Sovereign

The possum just looks wrong! No wonder it is rarely played at the highest levels of chess. Does anyone really want to do an indepth analysis of this opening?

:O:O:O
I have lost but one game using the possum!
"the cry of the possum splits the still night air"

**pappubahry** · 01-05-2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Sovereign

The possum just looks wrong!

Actually I think the d3-e4-f3 looks really cool. I'd never play it though.

**Jaydon** · 01-05-2009, 02:53 PM

Here are some more wins from the possum Bermusia's Training Journal

**Simon** · 01-27-2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

Here are some more wins from the possum Bermusia's Training Journal

Someone played this opening against me recently and I didn't know how to deal with it. Is there official strategy if you are black regarding how to play against the possum?

**Jaydon** · 01-27-2009, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Simon

Someone played this opening against me recently and I didn't know how to deal with it. Is there official strategy if you are black regarding how to play against the possum?

Well I believe the best way for black to deal with the possum is to simply resign after the 2nd move f3. That way you can leave the board with your dignity still in tact

**Just2Good** · 01-27-2009, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

Well I believe the best way for black to deal with the possum is to simply resign after the 2nd move f3. That way you can leave the board with your dignity still in tact

Agreed!

The cry of the possum splits the still night air!

**Dulce** · 01-28-2009, 08:52 AM

What is the possum opener? I'm not finding any good hits on google search...

**Just2Good** · 01-28-2009, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Dulce

What is the possum opener? I'm not finding any good hits on google search...

1. e4 e6
2. f3

And that is it :Guess What:

**Jaydon** · 01-28-2009, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

1. e4 e6
2. f3

And that is it :Guess What:

It can also be played against .. c5, e5 etc.

It's an uber modern opening that you can't find on google

**JKT** · 01-29-2009, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Jaydon

It can also be played against .. c5, e5 etc.

It's an uber modern opening that you can't find on google

Is it the same 2 moves regardless of what black plays?

**Dulce** · 01-30-2009, 03:45 AM

I'm getting housed with this opener, i feel like it opens me up too much. In fact, based on my past experiences i feel like if i dont get my king castled asap i get bossed around the board the whole game.

**Just2Good** · 01-30-2009, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Dulce

I'm getting housed with this opener, i feel like it opens me up too much. In fact, based on my past experiences i feel like if i dont get my king castled asap i get bossed around the board the whole game.

Well you need to know how to handle the possum. I would never give a loaded shot gun to a child, nor would I expect a beginner would have success with the possum. The possum is for trained chess professionals ONLY. Amateurs are not required nor expected to use this opening. I suggest you stick to the traditional Ruy Lopez, at least for the time being.

**Calvin** · 01-30-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Arrogant-One

The possum is for trained chess professionals ONLY.

LOL

01-04-2009, 08:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,097 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Sovereign The possum just looks wrong! No wonder it is rarely played at the highest levels of chess. Does anyone really want to do an indepth analysis of this opening? :O:O:O I have lost but one game using the possum! "the cry of the possum splits the still night air"

01-05-2009, 02:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
pappubahry Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 15	Originally Posted by Sovereign The possum just looks wrong! Actually I think the d3-e4-f3 looks really cool. I'd never play it though.

01-27-2009, 01:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Simon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 160	Originally Posted by Jaydon Here are some more wins from the possum Bermusia's Training Journal Someone played this opening against me recently and I didn't know how to deal with it. Is there official strategy if you are black regarding how to play against the possum?

01-27-2009, 05:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,097 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Simon Someone played this opening against me recently and I didn't know how to deal with it. Is there official strategy if you are black regarding how to play against the possum? Well I believe the best way for black to deal with the possum is to simply resign after the 2nd move f3. That way you can leave the board with your dignity still in tact

01-27-2009, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,054 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Jaydon Well I believe the best way for black to deal with the possum is to simply resign after the 2nd move f3. That way you can leave the board with your dignity still in tact Agreed! The cry of the possum splits the still night air! __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

01-04-2009, 08:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ehm TO Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 314	The possum just looks wrong! No wonder it is rarely played at the highest levels of chess. Does anyone really want to do an indepth analysis of this opening?

01-05-2009, 02:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,097 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Here are some more wins from the possum Bermusia's Training Journal

01-28-2009, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dulce Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76	What is the possum opener? I'm not finding any good hits on google search...

01-28-2009, 12:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,054 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Dulce What is the possum opener? I'm not finding any good hits on google search... 1. e4 e6 2. f3 And that is it :Guess What: __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

01-28-2009, 05:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jaydon SCTC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Queensland, Gold Coast Posts: 1,097 ICC Handle: Aussieboy007 FICS Handle: Bermusia	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One 1. e4 e6 2. f3 And that is it :Guess What: It can also be played against .. c5, e5 etc. It's an uber modern opening that you can't find on google

01-29-2009, 07:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
JKT Chess novice Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ballarat, Victoria Posts: 21	Originally Posted by Jaydon It can also be played against .. c5, e5 etc. It's an uber modern opening that you can't find on google Is it the same 2 moves regardless of what black plays?

01-30-2009, 03:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dulce Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 76	I'm getting housed with this opener, i feel like it opens me up too much. In fact, based on my past experiences i feel like if i dont get my king castled asap i get bossed around the board the whole game.

01-30-2009, 04:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Just2Good Tin Cup Champ 2004 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairns Posts: 6,054 ICC Handle: Advantage FICS Handle: Advantage	Originally Posted by Dulce I'm getting housed with this opener, i feel like it opens me up too much. In fact, based on my past experiences i feel like if i dont get my king castled asap i get bossed around the board the whole game. Well you need to know how to handle the possum. I would never give a loaded shot gun to a child, nor would I expect a beginner would have success with the possum. The possum is for trained chess professionals ONLY. Amateurs are not required nor expected to use this opening. I suggest you stick to the traditional Ruy Lopez, at least for the time being. __________________ . "You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete." ~ Buckminster Fuller ~

01-30-2009, 05:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
Calvin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 259	Originally Posted by Arrogant-One The possum is for trained chess professionals ONLY. LOL

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