Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...h5

= Goldsmith Defense/Pickering Defence/Rook Gambit/Reversed Kadas Variation/Beaver's Claw =

1...h5?!
The Goldsmith Defence, also known as Rook Gambit, is an uncommon and a weak response to 1. e4. This is a rather useless move that does nothing to control the centre and seriously weakens Black’s kingside. It threatens to bring the h-Rook into the game but can be easily stopped with d4, and White is already in control of the centre and has a better activity on pieces.

Overall, this defence is not good and is never seen in serious play, but this opening can be funny and useful for trolling in a chess game.

Theory table
1. e4 h5?!