Clemenz Opening: Spike Lee Gambit
ECO A00 ยท Clemenz Opening
The Clemenz Opening: Spike Lee Gambit (A00) is a chess opening in the Clemenz Opening family, played by White. It arises after the moves 1. h3 h5 2. g4.
Moves: 1. h3 h5 2. g4
About this opening
The Spike Lee Gambit springs from the Clemenz Opening (1.h3), one of the most modest first moves: after 1...h5 2.g4, White launches a highly speculative wing pawn assault. The idea badly weakens White's own king and rests on no serious positional basis. It is a pure curiosity, a whimsical move reserved for blitz and the fun of disorienting the opponent.