Sunday, January 21, 2018
By: Matthew Doucette

The Doucette Gambit -- coining it here -- is a new chess opening played by Jason's Maim Chess engine against me in 2018:

>>> 1. e4 nf6 2. e5 ne4 3. d3 Nxf2 <<<

After 1. e4 nf6 2. e5 ne4 3. d3 Nxf2.

"Doucette Gambit" Coinage:

It is named after Jason Doucette, creator of Maim Chess, and Matthew Doucette, brother of Jason and competitor who Maim used opening on... twice.

The Games:

Matthew Doucette vs. Maim Chess v1.13 CV500 (0-1) 😕 5m2s Blitz - MATE in 14 MOVES!!!
(Jan. 16, 2018.)

 

Matthew Doucette vs. Maim Chess v1.13 CV500 (0-1) 😕 5m2s Blitz - MATE in 17 MOVES!!!
(Jan. 21, 2018.)

Prominent Usage?

Let us know if you see any prominent usage of this opening!

 

2023-08-13 Update Prominent Usage?

An internet search shows the opening has now been used in a prominent game, between AlphaZero and Magnus Carlsen bot:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDdn863tH_Q (video taken offline)
AlphaZero (4K Elo) Blundered his Knight Against Magnus Carlsen - Magnus Carlsen Vs AlphaZero

 

2024-07-28 Update:

Above video taken offline. :(

 

 

That is all.

 

 

About the Author: I am Matthew Doucette of Xona Games, an award-winning indie game studio that I founded with my twin brother. We make intensified arcade-style retro games. Our business, our games, our technology, and we as competitive gamers have won prestigious awards and received worldwide press. Our business has won $190,000 in contests. Our games have ranked from #1 in Canada to #1 in Japan, have become #1 best sellers in multiple countries, have won game contests, and have held 3 of the top 5 rated spots in Japan of all Xbox LIVE indie games. Our game engines have been awarded for technical excellence. And we, the developers, have placed #1 in competitive gaming competitions -- relating to the games we make. Read about our story, our awards, our games, and view our blog.