Englund Gambit
The Englund Gambit (ECO A40) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 e5.
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The main line
The Englund Gambit is reached by 1. d4 e5 (ECO A40). It's one of 9 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (8)
- Hartlaub-Charlick Gambit —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 d6(A40) - Soller Gambit —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 f6(A40) - Mosquito Gambit —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Qh4(A40) - Soller Gambit Deferred —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 f6(A40) - Felbecker Gambit —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Bc5(A40) - Main Line —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7(A40) - Zilbermints Gambit —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nge7(A40) - Stockholm Variation —
1. d4 e5 2. dxe5 Nc6 3. Nf3 Qe7 4. Qd5(A40)
Analyze the Englund Gambit
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