Danish Gambit Accepted
The Danish Gambit Accepted (ECO C21) is a chess opening that begins 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3.
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The main line
The Danish Gambit Accepted is reached by 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 (ECO C21). It's one of 6 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (5)
- Svenonius Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 Ne7(C21) - Schlechter Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 d5(C21) - Chigorin Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Qe7(C21) - Classical Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Nf6(C21) - Copenhagen Defense —
1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Bc4 cxb2 5. Bxb2 Bb4+(C21)
Analyze the Danish Gambit Accepted
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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