I remember when I opened up that way, I would always use the queen pawn. I can't remember my other opening, but it didn't require castling. I am not a big fan of castling, too much emphasize on it, even though it is not necessary if you play with unusual strategies.I'm not surprised OH. For years (70's-80's), I was always far more comfortable with the d2-d4 opening myself but came to like the aggressive attack potential presented with the above. Castle king side pretty much always as well
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