Blumenfeld Countergambit
The Blumenfeld Countergambit (ECO E10) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5.
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The main line
The Blumenfeld Countergambit is reached by 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5 (ECO E10). It's one of 3 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (2)
- Duz-Khotimirsky Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5 5. Bg5(E10) - Spielmann Variation —
1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nf3 c5 4. d5 b5 5. Bg5 exd5 6. cxd5 h6(E10)
Analyze the Blumenfeld Countergambit
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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