Can anyone tell me why this game:
http://brainking.com/en/ArchivedGame?g=1117634
didn't automatically give my opponent the win??? I resigned, because it seemed like it must be a bug, and it seemed only fair!

Is this move being discussed a "definite win" for white, or is there a defense for it?

If there is a defense, could someone post what it is??? (I haven't quite gotten it yet!) Maybe until there is a rule change of some sort, knowledge of this defense by as many people as possible, will help even things out a little.

Thanks.

Yeah, I like your solution with the walls, BBW.. seems the most reasonable solution..

Hmm... I think it stinks to illiminate 2 horizontal row possibilities, though.

I'm far from an expert at this great game, though. (Yet!)

Wouldn't it work to just force white's first move to be in the center row? (Or maybe the center of the center row?)

lol, thanks, but that's not showing me quicker. I already have several games where my opponent has opened that way.

The offer is kind, though. :-)

Oh, and we are ACTUALLY talking 1A to 1C, correct? (The notation seems backwards in this game, to me. Seems like it should be a1 - a3)

I'm feeling lazy.. Can someone explain why that is such a strong opening move? I have a few games where various opponents are now doing that (which made me wonder why that seemed to be the sudden fad, LOL!), so I'm sure I will see once it plays out why it's so strong. But an explanation would be cool..