Halasz - McDonnell Gambit: A Hidden Gem for White Players C21

Unleashing the Halasz Gambit
 A Chess Opening Full of Surprise

The Halasz Gambit is a chess opening marked by the move 3.f4?!
is a seldom-used Gambit dating back to the days of Romantic Chess and 19th century strategies.
 

Its origins can be traced back to at least 1840, but it gained prominence through the advocacy of Hungarian correspondence chess player Dr. György Halasz.

While the gambit appears questionable, it has yet to be conclusively refuted as it falls into the category of unexplored openings with aggressive play that leads to short games.

A Chess Opening with opening venom similar to the King's Gambit in strategy, the Halasz Gambit seeks to dominate the central squares and unsettle the opponent's central pawn.

The opening moves are:

1. e4 e5

2. d4 exd4

3. f4

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Halasz Gambit Articles

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Halasz Gambit.

• The Vampire Gambit: Can We Bury It Now? - Tim Harding Article -Is the Halász Gambit a dangerous weapon or a romantic relic? Analyzes example games featuring both victories and defeats for White. He discusses various refutations Black can employ and concludes by offering his own assessment of the gambit's viability. (Archived) (New - 6/9/2024)
  
  
• The Halasz Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3.f4 - Article Written by Clyde Nakamura for Chess Horizens back in 1996 - Talks about some of the dangers, But there are 11 Highly annotated games 
  
  
• Halasz Gambit: Chess Opening Guide (Main Line, Theory, History, and More) - Opening Guide - Chess Journal - This comprehensive guide dives into the Halasz Gambit, covering the main line, key variations, historical background, and strategies for both White and Black.
  
  
• Anatomy of a Gambit: Dissecting the Halasz - Old Chess Cafe Text Article - This in-depth article analyzes the Halasz Gambit, exploring its core ideas, potential pitfalls, and providing a rich collection of 42 games for further study.
  
  
• Unusual & Aggressive Chess Opening for White | Halasz Gambit - GM Igor Smirnov (w/Embedded Video) - Learn from Grandmaster Igor Smirnov in this video tutorial! He explores the unique and aggressive nature of the Halasz Gambit for White, making it a great resource for players seeking an edge.

Video Below Because it is Really well done and easy to follow chess tutorial.

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Halasz Gambit LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.

• Halasz - McDonnell Gambit -  17 Chapter Study - 12 Annotated games (Including some of Halasz) with others showing plans for Black.
  
  
• The Dangerously Underestimated Halasz Gambit - 6 Chapter Study - This comprehensive LiChess study, divided into 6 chapters, delves deep into the Halasz Gambit. It includes Interactive Quiz to test your knowledge, making it a great resource for players of all levels. (15 Hearts)
  
  

New to Lichess studies? These interactive tools allow you to explore chess concepts and variations move-by-move, perfect for testing your understanding and deepening your knowledge.

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Game Databases: Explore Practical Applications

Refine your understanding of the Halasz Gambit by analyzing real chess games! Here, you'll find databases from popular chess websites:

365Chess.com

• C21: Halasz gambit 1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. f4 - 111 Games 

Chess Tempo

• Center Game, Halasz-McDonnell Gambit (C21) - 51 Games

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Halasz Gambit Video Lessons

Learn from chess masters in video tutorials that explain the Halasz Gambit's key ideas and strategies.

Opening Strategy | The Secrets of Winning with 1.e4 e5 | Halasz Gambit - 30 Min - A comprehensive guide on how to counter common but suboptimal moves by opponents.

Random Guy Invents An Aggressive Gambit With 89% Win Rate! - 14 Min - GM Igor Smirnov (Video Up Above) - Learn about an unusual and aggressive chess opening gambit for White: the Halasz Gambit. It is believed to be named after Gyorgy Halasz, who played this opening in correspondence chess during the 1980s. Surprisingly, he won almost all the games he played with this opening.

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Game Videos (W/ Analysis)

Blitz chess postmortem #740: Center game - Halasz gambit - 11 Min - Jim's Chess Channel - A look at the book line against this gambit, and check the rest of the game for improvements using a chess engine.

"In a gambit you give up a Pawn for the sake of getting a lost game."
 - Samuel Standige Boden

Sicilian Wing ( Portsmouth ) Gambit - B20 - Opening Theory

Portsmouth Wing Gambit Warfare
Conquer the Sicilian

The Sicilian Defense is one of Black's most popular responses to 1.e4. But what if you could disrupt their plans with an aggressive gambit right out of the gate? Enter the Sicilian Wing Gambit (also known as the Portsmouth Gambit). This exciting opening sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and quick attacking chances.

Here are some reasons to add the Wing Gambit to your chess arsenal:

• Confuse your opponent: The Wing Gambit is a less common opening, throwing your opponent off-balance.
• Sharpen your tactics: The gambit nature leads to sharp, tactical positions, perfect for honing your tactical skills.
• Gain a quick advantage: The gambit can lead to a rapid development advantage and potential for a checkmating attack.

Let's delve into the wealth of resources available to master the Wing Gambit!

Wikipedia Page - Wing Gambit
The most common Wing Gambit is in the Sicilian Defense

(Portsmouth Wikibooks Opening Theory)

 (1.e4 c5 2.b4   or   1.e4 c5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. b4)

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Sicilian Wing Gambit Chess Articles

Dive into the rich theory, captivating history, and key variations of the Portsmouth Gambit.

• Chess Opening Basics: The Sicilian Wing Gambit - Chessable Opening Guide - This beginner-friendly guide provides a solid foundation, explaining core ideas and plans for White in the Wing Gambit.
  
  
• The Wing Gambit: Opening Guide for White & Black - Chessable Blog Guide - Go beyond the basics with this exploration of various Wing Gambit lines, potential Black responses, and its suitability for faster chess formats.
  
  
• Dirty Opening TRICK to Win in 7 Moves [Sicilian Defense Trap] - GM Igor Smirnov - Embedded Video w/ Game - Sharpen your tactical vision with a look at some potent opening traps White can spring in the Wing Gambit.
  
  
• Magnus Carlsen Demolishes a GM Using Portsmouth Gambit - GM Igor Smirnov - Article w/Embedded Videos - Witness a masterclass in action! Analyze a detailed game where Magnus Carlsen himself wields the Wing Gambit to devastating effect. w/ 27 Min Video about this Opening Gambit.
  
  
• The Sicilian Wing Gambit - Revisited - In-depth - Blog Post, Computer Lines, Traps, w/ Embedded Video (Nice)
  
  
• Wing Gambits in Chess - By Edward Winter - Embark on a historical journey! This article delves into the Wing Gambit's rich past, tracing its lineage back to the 17th century, including famous players and showcasing interesting games that illustrate its evolution. (Very Nice) 

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Sicilian Wing (Portsmouth) Gambit LiChess Studies

Master the Gambit Through Interactive Training! Explore these Lichess studies to solidify your understanding of the Wing Gambit's concepts, analyze real games, and test your skills move-by-move.

• Sicilian Wing's Gambit - 10 Chapter Study - A well-structured study outlining a complete opening repertoire for the Wing Gambit.
  
  
• Spicy Gambits: Sicilian Wing Gambit! - 22 Chapter Study -Dive into 22 games with computer and human analysis, uncovering hidden tactical opportunities and positional nuances.
  
  
• Portsmouth Gambit | Opening: Sicilian Defense - 9 Chapter Study - In this study, we will go over variations of the Sicilian Defense: Portsmouth Gambit, and look at master games with this opening. (90+ Hearts)
  
  
• Karpov_ChessMood's Study - 10 Chapter Study - Delve into a comprehensive study with over 20 games linked for deeper analysis. 
  
  
• Wing Gambit Tricks - 8 Chapter Study - Deepen your understanding with 7 analyzed games, focusing on critical moves and positional ideas.

New to Lichess Studies? No problem! This section includes a brief explanation of these interactive tools, highlighting how they can help you test your knowledge and master the Wing Gambit concepts move-by-move.

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Sicilian Wing Gambit Puzzles

Put your Wing Gambit knowledge to the test! Dive into this extensive collection of puzzles specifically designed to sharpen your tactical skills within the Sicilian Wing Gambit.

LiChess Opening Puzzles 

Wing Gambit - 1320 Puzzles
Wing Gambit Deferred - 100 Puzzles

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Sicilian Wing Gambit Game Databases

Witness the Wing Gambit in Action! Delve into these comprehensive game databases featuring real-life encounters where the Sicilian Wing Gambit was employed by both White and Black.

365Chess.com

• B20: Sicilian, wing gambit 1. e4 c5 2. b4 - 1943 Games

ChessTempo.com

• Sicilian Defense, Wing Gambit (B20) - 1007 Games

Chessgames.com (Game Collections)

• Wing gambit victories - 37 Games - Uncover classic games featuring successful Wing Gambit play by legendary players like Marshall, Alekhine, and Keres.
• Sicilian wing gambit - 9 Games - Deepen your understanding by studying games categorized by specific thematic ideas within the Wing Gambit.
• Sicilian Wing Gambit for Black - 5 Games - Learn valuable defensive strategies from Black's perspective in these Wing Gambit games.
• Sicilian: Wing Gambit-2. b4-Black wins - 9 Games - Analyze games where Black successfully countered the Wing Gambit, providing valuable insights for both White and Black players.
  
  

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Sicilian Wing (Portsmouth) Gambit Video Lessons

Tony Williams Portsmouth Gambit - 2 Hr - Camberley Chess Online lecture about this gambit

A Wild Line You Need To Learn - Sicilian Defense Counter (Tricky Gambit) - 20 Min - NM Nelson Lopez -Three games played against the same opponent, highlighting the effectiveness of a surprising move, Rook takes A3, which sacrifices a rook for a bishop.

The Wing Gambit | Dynamic Play against the Sicilian Defense | Chess Openings | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy - 17 Min - Analyzes various responses from Black, including accepting the gambit and counter-attacking in the center. He provides insights into the strategic and tactical ideas

CRUSH French and Sicilian Defense with The Wing Gambit - 28 Min - Gotham Chess - Chess Opening lesson for beginners and intermediate players.

Blast The Sicilian Out of The Water! | Portsmouth Wing Gambit!! - 37 min - IM Miodrag Perunovic - In-Depth Guide to the Portsmouth Gambit. Believes this gambit is even better that the Wing Gambit. (New 6/20/2024)

Crush Sicilian Players With The Wing Gambit!! - 53 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic - Video Below - In-depth analysis of the Wing Gambit , offering a comprehensive guide to this aggressive opening. Various responses to the Wing Gambit, including side variations and main lines, while emphasizing the importance of activity, center control, and piece development. Includes tactical motifs, such as the Greek Gift, and strategic plans for exploiting open files and weak pawns.

Remote Chess Academy - GM Igor Smirnov

• Powerful Chess Opening Against the Sicilian Defense | Tricky Wing Gambit - 18 Min
  
  
• Brutally PUNISH the Sicilian Defense (Carlsen Used This Tricky Gambit Opening) - 19 Min
  
  
• Crush the Sicilian Defense: Unknown & DEADLY TRAP for White - 16 Min
  
  
• Smirnov Gambit Part-1 | Powerful Chess Opening Against the Sicilian Defense - 27 Min
• Smirnov Gambit Part-2 | Powerful Chess Opening Against the Sicilian Defense - 24 Min
• Smirnov Gambit Part-3 | Powerful Chess Opening Against the Sicilian Defense - 25 Min
  
  

Anti -Wing Gambit Videos

• Beating ALL the Anti-Sicilian Systems! - GM Chris Ward - 16 Min - Starts out with the Sicilian Wing Gambit and shows us one of the shortest ever GM games to persuade us to not fear White’s play.
  
  
• Taking Down the Wing Gambit!! | Deep Dive | Sicilian | GM Naroditsky's Theory Speed Run - 70 Mins (Real Nice Lesson) - A deep dive into the Wing Gambit , showcasing how to counter it effectively. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the opening’s principles rather than memorizing theory, demonstrating this through a live game analysis.
  
  
• Facing the Anti Sicilians | Grandmaster Opening Repertoire - 56 Min - GM Moulthun Ly - Recommendations in the Sicilian against all White's Anti-Sicilian options.
  
  
• GM Eugene Perelshteyn teaches you how to punish the Wing Gambit! - 9 Min - Shares his first-round game from the Reykjavik Open! Learn how to beat the pesky Wing Gambit with strong central play and material advantage.

Sicilian Wing (Portsmouth) Gambit Games w/ Analysis

Magnus Carlsen Uses The Wing Gambit to Beat 5 GM's - 28 Min - Practical part of a two-part video series on the Wing Gambit where we see it in action.

GM Analysis #9: Williams vs Dragun: Sicilian Wing Gambit 2 b4!? - 26 Min - GM Simon Williams - I take a look at a game I played against the young Polish Grandmaster Kamil Dragun. I played the super aggressive Sicilian Wing Gambit, with 2 b4!? and got a very promising position.

Sharp play in the Wing Gambit | Standard Chess #294 - 55 Min - IM John Bartholomew - I encounter an opponent who busts out the Wing Gambit, 1.e4 c5 2.b4!?. Though I decline the gambit, a tactical position soon ensues where my calculation left me wanting more.

Daniil Dubov Plays Wing Gambit Against Sicilian Defense - 6 Min

Johnathan Schrantz - Blitz games

• Win FAST with the Portsmouth Gambit - 3 Min
• Surprise the Sicilian with the PORTSMOUTH GAMBIT - 8 Min
• Holy Gambit Grail #14: Portsmouth Gambit - 10 Min
• Sicilian Players Always Mess This Up - 9 Min
• He Was Ready for the PORTSMOUTH GAMBIT - 10 Min
• Somebody Fell Into My EVIL PORTSMOUTH GAMBIT Prep - 8 Min
• Sicilian Players are NEVER Ready for This - 12 Min

Nakhmanson Gambit - Opening Theory (C56)

 Nakhmanson Gambit Chess Resources

A Gambit Arising out of the Two Knights Defense.

1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.d4 exd4 5.0-0 Nxe4 6.Nc3

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Nakhmanson Gambit Articles

Nakhmanson Gambit: Opening Guide for White and Black - Chessable Blog Opening Guide 
Nakhmanson Gambit: Refutation and Traps | 5 Minute Guide - ChessTier Guide

Most SAVAGE Chess Opening After 1.e4 e5 | Nakhmanson Gambit - GM Igor Smirnov w/embedded Video 17 Min Long

Robert Ris’ Fast and Furious: The Nakhmanson Gambit - Chessbase Article w/ 30 Min Video

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Lichess Studies

The Nakhmanson Gambit - 18 Chapter Study (1000+ Hearts) w/ Link to Video
Nakhmanson Gambit! - 14 Chapter Study

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Game Databases

Chessgames.com 
Nakhmanson Gambit - 6 Games

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Nakhmanson Gambit Videos

The Most Aggressive Gambit You've Never Heard Of | Nakhmanson Gambit - 14 Min - Johnathan Schrantz
The NEW Nakhmanson Gambit? - 16 min - Johnathan Schrantz

Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Nakhmanson Gambit! - 16 Min - Chess Giant
Learn the Evans and Nakhmanson Gambit | 10-Minute Chess Openings - 11 Min - Gotham Chess
Nakhmanson Gambit Refuted? | Answering Viewer Questions - 20 Min - Johnathan Schrantz

Never Stop Attacking: Nakhmanson Gambit Declined - 28 Min - thechesswebsite
Nakhmanson Gambit with 6...Nxc3!? - 21 Min - thechesswebsite

Nakhmanson Traps and Tactics

Nakhmanson Gambit: Chess Opening Traps To WIN FAST | Best Moves, Tricks, Tactics, Strategy & Ideas - 10 Min

Game Videos w/ Analysis

Two More Wins with the Nakhmanson Gambit - 11 Min - Johnathan Schrantz
I Beat a 2700 GM with the NEW NAKHMANSON GAMBIT - 16 Min - Johnatan Schrantz
Beating an IM with the Nakhmanson Gambit - 7 Min - Johnathan Schrantz
The Nakhmanson Gambit is SO MUCH FUN - 12 Min - IM Rosen
Magnus Carlsen Plays the Nakhmanson Gambit - 10 Min
Magnus Carlsen has a Nakhmanson Problem - 21 Min

Sharp & Aggressive: Mastering the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (D00)

 

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit
 A Sacrificial Dance for Aggressive Players

Why Play the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit?

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (BDG) is a dynamic chess opening known for its unorthodox pawn sacrifice on move two (1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4!). This gambit appeals to both new and experienced players for several reasons:

• New Players:
  • Exciting and Unpredictable: The BDG throws your opponent off-balance, offering a chance to surprise them with an unfamiliar position.
  • Fast Development: The pawn sacrifice opens lines and allows for rapid development of your pieces, leading to a quick attack.
  • Learn Tactical Motifs: The BDG is rich in tactical opportunities, helping you develop your tactical vision and calculation skills.
• Experienced Players:
  • Sharp and Aggressive Play: The BDG offers a chance to play for a win with an imbalanced position, appealing to aggressive players.
  • Test Your Opponent's Opening Knowledge: Many players are unfamiliar with the BDG, allowing you to potentially gain an early advantage.
  • Deep Strategic Ideas: While appearing reckless, the BDG has underlying strategic concepts like piece activity and central control to explore.

Whether you're a new player seeking excitement or an experienced player looking to sharpen your attacking skills, the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit offers a unique and rewarding path to victory.

 BDG Wikipedia Page 

Nice Wikipedia Page on the Main Variations.

 

It is one of the few gambits available to White after 1.d4

 

Main Line

After 1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.f3 exf3 5.Nxf3, 

Black has five main options:

Gunderam Defence: 5...Bf5 

Teichmann Defence: 5...Bg4 
Euwe Defence: 5...e6
Bogoljubov Defence: 5...g6 
Ziegler Defence: 5...c6 

also 
Ryder Gambit: 5.Qxf3

 

Black's Options: It's important to note that Black has several ways to decline the gambit on move two (2...e6 or 2...c6), leading to more solid openings like the French Defense or Caro-Kann Defense. 

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Books (Courses) Free

 

• A beginner's blitz repertoire - FREE Chessable Course - 53 Trainable Variations - The core of the repertoire is a set of interpretations of the Blackmar-Diemer gambit - but more often than not castling queenside, rather than kingside.
  

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Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Articles

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit.

 

• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit - Article on Gambiter Blog - History with a short Synopsis of all of the Variations.
  
  
• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Declined - Vienna Defence 4...Bf5 [D00] - Chess Publishing Article on this Line.
  
  
• Ryder Gambit: An Aggressive Chess Opening Guide - Chess journal Article - Extensive Guide. How to play, How to play Against, Pawn structures, tricks and traps w/ several example games.
  
  
• Mission: Checkmate! the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit - FM Eric Schiller - Chess.com Article w/ 5 example games.

BDG Blogs

• Blackmar Diemer Gambit -  Blog with over 200 Posts Specifically on this Gambit 
• Tom's BDG Pages   - Another Old Blog with Over 200 posts on this Gambit. (From the Creator of the BDG World magazine)
• Play Chess Openings - Tim Sawyer Blog  - This Link is to page with 53 BDG Posts

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LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.

•  BLACKMAR-DIEMER GAMBIT  -  12 Chapter Study - (282 hearts) (Top of page) - Different Variations w/ Caro and French Transpositions.
  
  
• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (In Progress)  - 44 Chapter Study (65 hearts)  Looks at all of Blacks Defenses.
  
  

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Games Databases

Analyze real-life games featuring the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit and see how it's played in practice.

  

365Chess.com

• D00: Blackmar-Diemer gambit 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. e4 - 1274 Games
• A45: Blackmar-Diemer gambit 1. d4 Nf6 2. f3 d5 3. e4     - 191 Games

Chessgames.com

• Blackmar Diemer Gambits  - 8 Games (All 1-0)

Chess Tempo

• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, General (D00)  -  Over 170,000 Games (2200+ Rating with Popularity Graph)
• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, Gedult Gambit (D00) -  1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. f3   (400+ Games)
• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, Von Popiel Gambit (D00) - 1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5  (5100+ Games)

 

Extra Games

• Chess_Olympiads_1990_till_2012 - 9 Games Played 

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 LiChess Puzzles (Tactics)

Test your tactical skills with puzzles specifically designed for the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit.

• BLACKMAR DIEMER GAMBIT - 2846 Puzzles
• von Popiel Gambit - 193 Puzzles

 

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Blackmar Diemer Gambit Videos

FREE ELO With The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit  - 25 Min Video - Gotham Chess - The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, a great aggressive chess opening for beginners and intermediate players. Very tricky and full of tactics. Theory w/ 2 games analyzed.


GM Boris Alderman

• Alterman GGuide Blackmar Diemer gambit part1 - 28 Min
• Alterman GGuide Blackmar Diemer gambit part2 - 24 Min
• Alterman GGuide Blackmar Diemer gambit part3 - 27 Min

Most Aggressive Chess Opening for White | Powerful Gambit - 11 Min - GM Igor Smirnov - You will learn about the Halosar Trap which happens after the following moves: 1.d4 d5 2.e4 dxe4 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.f3 exf3 5.Qf3. This variation is so aggressive that Black can get checkmate in just about 10 moves.
Brilliant Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | Journey to GM #5 | GM Moulthun Ly - 9 Min - One of my favorite attacking game I played with this unusual Gambit.

Blackmar–Diemer Gambit: Openings Explorations - 13 Min - NM Bryan Tillis - We investigate a game in the Blackmar–Diemer Gambit.
Opening Basics #40: Blackmar-Diemer gambit - 43 Min - Jim's Chess Channel - Video explains the gambit’s origins, key moves, and strategic ideas w/ some game examples.

The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit · Chess Openings - 34 Min - Hanging Pawns - Nice Guide w/ Basics, plans ideas and lines .

How to refute the Blackmar Diemer Gambit  - 15 min - Robert Plunkett's Chess Lab - A simple refutation to the Blackmar Diemer gambit and why the Blackmar Diemer Gambit is unsound.

Traps

• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Opening Trap - Sacrifice Queen - Checkmate in 7 moves - Chess Opening Tricks - 3 Min - NM Nelson Lopez
  
  
•  Amazing Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Tricks | Tricks, Traps And Blunders - 7 Min - Chess School
  
  
• Chess Opening Traps #5: Halosar Opening Trap - Blackmar–Diemer Gambit - 15 Min - kingscrusher

Ryder Gambit (DBL Pawn Sacrifice)

•  GM Ben Finegold's Gambit Series: The Blackmar-Diemer Gambit - 7 Min - Introduces the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, specifically the Ryder Gambit, in this video. He explains the move sequences, strategies, and potential traps for both white and black players.
  
  
• Kill with 1.d4 | The Unorthodox Ryder Gambit!! - 22 Min - IM Modrag Perunovic -  Explores the Ryder Gambit, an unorthodox opening in chess that begins with 1.d4. detailed analysis and examples of how to play this gambit effectively, especially against opponents who are not well-versed in theory or prefer positional play.
  
  
• Ryder Gambit - Chess Opening - 14 Min - theChessWebsite -  It covers various responses and strategies for both white and black.
  
  
• Unbelievable Traps in the Ryder Gambit! Fire Upon Fire! - 15 min - Kaspachess - some of the most interesting traps you may use in the queen's pawn opening after 1. d4 d5. The gambit in discussion is called the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted: Ryder Gambit.
  
  

von Popiel Gambit  (A New Twist on the Blackmar-Diemer )

 Von Popiel Gambit!! Playlist   - 7 Video Playlist - FM William Graif

• Win every time as White with the VON POPIEL GAMBIT!! - 32 Min - FM William Graif - An improvement on the Blackmar-Diemer that you can get every time with White! And it's not just traps -- the opening is very dangerous on the whole
• Universal & Aggressive Chess Opening for White | Powerful Gambit - 17 Min - GM Igor Smirnov
  
  
• The NEW Blackmar-Diemer Gambit?  - 24 Min - Johnathan Schrantz - Learn the von Popiel Gambit which is a little know variation of Blackmar-Diemer Gambit that is quickly becoming popular.
• The von Popiel Gambit Trap Nobody Knows About - 6 Min - Johnathan Schrantz

Blackmmar - Diemer Gambit Game Videos (W/Analysis)

• 2 PERFECT Von Popiel Gambit wins in Titled Tuesday - 19 Min - FM William Graif
  
  
• Blitz Game #23 Chess Opening: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (Black) - 6 Min - IM Miodrag Perunovic
  
  
• Blackmar-Diemer Gambit: Nazarenus vs Besson-Switzerland 2004 - 5 Min - Chess School
  
  
• All Out Attack Using Blackmar-Diemer Gambit - 7 Min - Chess School
  
  
• Master Class | Blackmar–Diemer Gambit | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 24 Min

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Queens Gambit (Accepted) D20 - D29

 

Queen's Gambit Accepted Resources

Wikipedia Page 
The Queen's Gambit Accepted (or QGA) is a chess opening characterised by the moves:
1. d4 d5
2. c4 dxc4

The Queen's Gambit Accepted is the third most popular option on Black's second move, after 2...e6 (the Queen's Gambit Declined) and 2...c6 (the Slav Defense).

The Queen's Gambit is not considered a true gambit, in contrast to the King's Gambit, because the pawn is either regained, or can only be held unprofitably by Black. Black usually allows the pawn to be recaptured, and uses the time expended to play against White's center.

Books (Free)

Chess Book: 500 Queen's Gambit Miniatures by Bill Wall - 130 page PDF

Understanding the QGA A Black Repertoire with 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dxc4 - 18 Page PDF

Short & Sweet: Gledura's Queen's Gambit Accepted - FREE Chessable Course (GM Benjamin Gladura)  22 Lines with 1.5 Hr Free Video

Queen's Gambit Accepted Articles

The Queens Gambit at Simplify Chess -  Every Move Explained (Nice Page and Article)
Common Trap in the Queens Gambit Accepted - Blog Post
Best Openings for Club Players: Queen’s Gambit Accepted - ichess.net Article w/embedded Video (Nice)
Queen’s Gambit Accepted Chess Opening: For Starters - another Decent Web-page

QGA LiChess Studies

Queen's Gambit Accepted Traps - 10 Chapter Study
Queen's Gambit Accepted - 6 Chapter Study (Study at top of Page)
Queen's Gambit - 43 Chapter Study On Queens Gambit (Half is Accepted)

LiStudy  (Learn and Practice Studies here. Makes a Study Interactive)

Studies about the Queen's Gambit Accepted  - 4  Studies here 
Queens Gambit Structures  - 30 Chapters 

Games Databases

365Chess.com

Queens Gambit Accepted - all Variations from D20-D29 on this page. 

Chessgames.com

Queen's Gambit Accepted (D20-D29) - 48 Annotated Games 

PUZZLES

Queen's gambit Accepted Puzzles - 7765 Puzzles (Broken into 13 Variations Half-way down page)
QGA, Classical, 6...a6 (ECO D27) - 15 Puzzles (WTharvey.com)
QGA, Classical, 6...a6 (ECO D27) - 15 Puzzles (WTharvey.com)

Queen's Gambit Accepted Videos

Playlists

• Queen's gambit theory  -  96 Video Playlist - Jozarov's Chess Channel (This Playlist has Lessons for each line to Analyzed Full games from Great Players)
  
• Queen's Gambit Accepted Opening Theory - 4 Video Playlist - Hanging Pawns 
• Queen's Gambit - Opening Theory (Idea's and Plans) - 6 Video playlist -  IM Andrey Ostrovskiy

Lessons

Queen's Gambit Accepted | Prepare Like A Pro - GM Josh Sheng - 57 Min -  looks at the process by which he fell in love with the queen's gambit. The QGA is easy to learn. Quickly simplify the game or enter complications! (New - 5/29/24)

Queens Gambit Accepted Part-1 - 19 Min - GM ArunChess - In this introduction video of the Queens Gambit Accepted you will get to know some of the basic ideas and plans for Black.
Queens Gambit Accepted Part-2 - 11 Min - GM ArunChess - deals with the main lines white players play with 3.e3 followed 4.Bxc4.


Queen's Gambit Part 2: Queen's Gambit Accepted - 56 Min - GM Ben Finegold - Discusses three games in the Queen's Gambit Accepted.

The GREEDY Players Guide to the Queen's Gambit Accepted - 22 Min 

Chess openings - Queen's gambit accepted - 14 Min
Queen's Gambit Accepted || Chess Opening Tutorial - 13 Min GM Huschenbeth

Take the sting out 💉 of the Queen's Gambit... By accepting it! with IM Valeri Lilov - 60 Min

Top 8 Most Popular Queen's Gambit Variations - 80 Min Jonathan Schrantz

Isolated Queen Pawn Positions - GM Ben Finegold - 40 Min

QGA Chess Traps

Chess Openings: Tricks and Traps #12 - Queens Gambit Accepted Traps - 8 Min
Chess Opening Tricks & Traps in Queen's Gambit Accepted & PUZZLE | Best Strategy, Moves & Ideas - 6 Min
Basic Opening Chess Trap | The simplest Queen's Gambit Accepted Trap - 2 Min
5 Queen's Gambit Traps Every Chess Player Should Know  - 20 Min - IM Eric Rosen

QGA Game Videos (W/Analysis)

Queen's Gambit Accepted  - 14 Video Playlist - agadmantor's Chess Channel
Queens Gambit Accepted - 10 Video Playlist - kingscrusher

Master Class | Queen's Gambit Accepted | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 20 Min
Queen's Gambit Accepted: Gelfand vs Anand Linares 1993 - 8 Min

Standard Chess #10: IM Bartholomew vs. walter (Queen's Gambit Accepted) - 40 Min
Standard Chess #107: IM Bartholomew vs. alakhine101 (Queen's Gambit Accepted) - 40 Min
Blitz Chess #461: IM Bartholomew vs. nurmi (Queen's Gambit Accepted) - 30 Min
Standard Chess #129: GABRIELC vs. IM Bartholomew (Queen's Gambit Accepted) - 21 Min
Blitz Chess #78: IM Bartholomew vs. sisis (Queen's Gambit Accepted) - 16 Min

A crazy line in the Queen's Gambit Accepted (QGA) | Pragg vs Zhansaya - 12 Min
Why the "Hari" to draw? | Anish Giri vs P. Harikrishna - 15 Min
Judit Polgar vs Samay Raina's community | An epic checkmate at the end! - 12 Min

Vienna Gambit (C29) Opening Theory

Vienna Gambit: A Comprehensive Guide to the Aggressive King's Pawn Opening

1 e4 e5 2 Nc3 Nf6 3 f4

This is a gambit in which white sacrifices a pawn to gain bold control over the center of the board. The Vienna Gambit gains a slow advantage over time.

C29 Sub-variants:

Vienna gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 

Vienna gambit, Kaufmann variation1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Qe2 

Vienna gambit, Breyer variation1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Nf3 Be7

Vienna gambit, Paulsen attack 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Qf3 

Vienna gambit, Bardeleben variation1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Qf3 f5

Vienna gambit, Heyde variation 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Qf3 f5 6. d4 

Vienna gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. d3 

Vienna gambit, Wurzburger trap 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. d3 Qh4+ 6. g3 Nxg3 7. Nf3 Qh5 8. Nxd5

Vienna gambit, Steinitz variation1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. d3

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Vienna Gambit Articles

Delve into the theory, history, and key variations of the Vienna Gambit.

• Dangerous Chess Openings: The Vienna Gambit - Nice Article By GM Illingworth - w/ 8 Games as examples.
  
  
• Vienna Gambit (C29) Bibliography - Kenelworthian Blogspot - Lots of Links to Books and Courses
  
  
• Vienna Gambit Chess Opening for White - GM Igor Smirnov - Looks at the opening w/ Embedded Video Lesson as well.
  
  
• The Vienna Game- A How to Play Guide for White and Black - Chessable Blog Guide - Detailed w/ Main Lines, Sidelines and Model game.
  
  
• How To Play The Vienna Gambit - A Complete Guide For Beginners - Chess.com Article w/embedded Video lesson
  
  

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Vienna Gambit LiChess Studies

Explore interactive training tools to solidify your understanding of the opening's concepts.

• Vienna • Ideas: Intro - Part 1 (7 Chapter Study)The goal of this study is to get you started quickly by presenting 5 crucial lines you will face and the general ideas behind them.
• Vienna Gambit • Deepdive: Gambit Accepted - Part 2 (23 Chapter Study Interactive)
• Interactive Lesson - The Vienna Gambit - 9 Chapter Study (1900 hearts)
• Vienna Gambit Masterclass - 64 Chapter Study (Super In-depth) (100 hearts)
• Vienna Gambit • Deepdive - 25 Chapter Interactive Study (45 hearts)
  
  

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Games Databases

Analyze real-life games featuring the Vienna Gambit and see how it's played in practice.

Chessgames.com

• Vienna Gambit (C29) 1 e4 e5 2 Nc3 Nf6 3 f4 - 1664 Games In Database 
• Vienna Gambit (C29) - 19 Annotated games

365chess.com

• C29: Vienna gambit 1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 - 2896 Games - Broken into Sub Varients
  
  

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Vienna Gambit Video Lessons

Lessons

WIN WITH 1. E4 | The Vienna Gambit - 25 Min IM Rozman -  I analyze the Vienna Attack in full depth. It's excellent for beginners, intermediates, and advanced players.

Win With 1.e4, Aggressive Chess Opening | Vienna Gambit - 18 Min - Gm Igor Smirnov - You will learn how to play against Black's common responses including 2...Nf6, which is known as the Falkbeer Variation, 2...Nc6 called the Max Lange Defense. You will also learn how to punish Black's mistakes which are the most-played, natural-looking moves

Chess Openings: Learn to Play the Vienna Gambit! - 16 Min Chess Giant - Guide to the strategy and Tactics of this opening.

How to Play The Vienna Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire - 32 Min GM Moulthun Ly -  I will be giving you my recommendations in the Vienna Gambit for White.
Vienna Gambit | Win 90% of your games! (Probably) - 8 Min Earl Haig Chess Club - This video introduces the Vienna Gambit, a chess opening strategy, and provides tips, tricks, and traps to help players win more games. 

Chess Openings: Vienna Gambit - Forgotten but Tricky!! - 28 Min IM Miodrag Perunovic - Guide on Blacks 4 Main Responses.

Adventures of a Chess Noob

• ♟️ How To Play The Vienna Gambit - A Complete Guide For Beginners - 24 Min - Discuss the main variations of the Vienna Gambit and how to defend against them.
• Vienna Gambit (Max Lange) - 13 Video Playlist
• Vienna Gambit Declined (3... Nc6) - 24 Video Playlist
• Vienna Gambit Declined (3... d6) - 17 Video Playlist
• Vienna Gambit | Can I decline with my bishop (Bd6)? - 13 min - The Move played 1% of the time.

Black Play Against The Vienna Gambit

• How to WIN against the VIENNA GAMBIT - 20 Min - IM Alex Astaneh - We will talk about how to get an advantage straight out of the opening against of the most popular gambit lines in chess
• How to defeat the Vienna Gambit as black! - 7 Min NM Nelson Lopez - This video is beginner friendly and I explain lots of different opening variations so you will be prepared against whatever your opponent tries to play.
• How to Play AGAINST The Vienna Gambit | ChessKid - 7 Min - Chess Kid Video - FunMasterMike shares some clever tactics to crush the Vienna Gambit.

Game Videos w/ Analysis

Vienna Gambit - 55 Video playlist- kingscrusher (Famous games)

Vienna Gambit || Bobby Fischer vs Steven Morrison || Simul 1964 - 11 MinOhhh! Vienna Gambit! Classical game analysis 3# - 12 Min
Master Class | Vienna Gambit | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 23 Min
Master Class | GM's Blunder Too, Vienna Gambit | Chess Speedrun | Grandmaster Naroditsky - 25 Min
Schallopp vs. Gossip | Vienna Gambit - FM Aviv Friedman - 41 Min