Trolling at Blitz

Looking for a surprise opening at Blitz? The following line, first played by Paul Morphy might be worth a try. 1.e4 e5 2.c3 is guaranteed to at least gain you a few seconds on the clock, while your opponent decides if Nf6 or something else works.
In the example game, Black decides to grab the f2 pawn with the knight, which loses on the spot. Capturing with check is better, but even then Black has to tread carefully. 5. ... Bxf2+ 6. Ke2 d5 7.Qxg7 seems to be best play, but at a fast time limit, Black could easily go wrong.


Morphy,Paul - Bottin,A [C20]
Paris it Paris, 1858

1. e4 e5 2. c3 Nf6 3. d4 Nxe4 4. dxe5 Bc5 5. Qg4 Nxf2 6. Qxg7 Rf8 7. Bg5 f6 8. exf6 Rxf6 9. Bxf6 Be7 10. Qg8+ 1-0