1. b3 is the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and Opening Explorer (the database here) calls 1. b3 e5 2. g3 the "Modern Variation" and puts winning percentages at exactly equal should black plays the natural 2...d5.
I mean, it's got to be a playable opening. But, on the other hand, it's my belief that White really isn't utilizing the first move advantage properly if he/she is letting black occupy the center with two pawns in the first two moves.
Hi, I'm an old guy so please bear with me: years ago when I played it was possible to open moving pawn b2 and g2 one case at the same time. Is it still possible? What is the name of that move? How could one achieve this in chess.com application? And how is it rated as an opening move ?
Thank you.