Saturday, April 2, 2022

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 variation
1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. fxe5 Nxe4 5. Nf3 Bg4 6. Qe2 

Vienna gambit, Breyer variation
1. 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 variation
1. 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 variation
1. e4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. f4 d5 4. d3

Vienna Gambit Articles

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


Vienna Gambit LiChess Studies

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

Games Databases

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


Chessgames.com


365chess.com

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 best Vienna Gambit 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

Black Play Against The Vienna Gambit

Game Videos w/ Analysis

Vienna Gambit - 55 Video playlist - kingscrusher (Famous games w/ detailed analysis)

Vienna Gambit || Bobby Fischer vs Steven Morrison || Simul 1964 - 11 Min
Ohhh! 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

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Friday, April 1, 2022

The Budapest Gambit: A Swashbuckling Chess Adventure A51 - A52

  

The Budapest Gambit (Defense )
 A Comprehensive Resource


Intrigued by aggressive chess openings? Look no further than the Budapest Gambit, a daring gambit that injects excitement into your games from move one. This guide equips you with everything you need to master this dynamic opening, whether you're wielding White's central pawn control or wielding Black's potent piece play.

What is the Budapest Gambit?

With the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5, Black sacrifices a pawn for rapid development and attacking chances. This gambit has allured enterprising players for decades, offering sharp, unbalanced battles that test your tactical skills and strategic vision.

Why Play the Budapest Gambit?

  • Surprise your opponent: The Budapest Gambit is less common than other Queen's pawn openings, giving you an edge in preparation.
  • Sharp and attacking play: If you crave dynamic positions, the Budapest Gambit delivers! Black enjoys active piece play and excellent attacking prospects.
  • Deep strategic possibilities: Despite the early pawn sacrifice, the Budapest Gambit offers rich strategic opportunities for both sides.

 Wikipedia Page  
(Sizable amount of Info Here covering this Gambit)

A51 Sub-variants:      Budapest defense declined

Budapest defense declined                    1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5

Budapest, Fajarowicz variation            1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ne4

Budapest, Fajarowicz, Steiner variation    1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ne4 4. Qc2

 

A52 Sub-variants:     Budapest Defense Accepted

Budapest Defence                           1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4

Budapest, Adler variation              1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. Nf3

Budapest, Rubinstein variation    1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. Bf4

Budapest, Alekhine variation         1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. e4

Budapest, Alekhine, Abonyi variation     1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. e4 Nxe5 5. f4 Nec6

Budapest, Alekhine variation, Balogh gambit    1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 4. e4 d6

Books & Courses (Free)

Internet Archive

 

Budapest Gambit Articles

The Budapest Gambit ignites dynamic battles on the chessboard, and a wealth of articles await you to explore its intricacies.


Beginner-Friendly Resources:

  • The Budapest Gambit  - This guide by Simplify Chess delves into the opening with move-by-move explanations, making it easy to grasp the Budapest Gambit's core concepts. Learn about the three main variations and start building your understanding.
  • Chess Opening Basics: The Budapest Gambit  - Chessable Blog Article - This article provides a solid introduction to the Budapest Gambit, outlining the basic opening moves and offering a general overview for beginner players.


Intermediate & Advanced Resources:


Additional Note:

  • Refutation of the Budapest Gambit -  Gm Alex Colovic -  Short Article Talking about the easiest way to defuse this Gambit. This short article discusses ways to counter the Budapest Gambit. It can be a helpful tool for players facing the Budapest Gambit as White.
 

PUZZLES and TRAPS

Sharpen Your Budapest Gambit Skills

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Budapest Gambit A52 - 82 Puzzles 

LiChess Opening Puzzles

Indian Defense- Budapest Defence - 3928 Puzzles -  Challenge yourself with a vast pool of puzzles on LiChess, encompassing all variations of the Budapest Gambit. This is a fantastic resource to continuously improve your overall tactical awareness in the opening.

 

Budapest Gambit Lichess Studies

LiChess Studies offer an interactive playground to delve into the Budapest Gambit's intricacies. Here are some exceptional studies curated to guide you through the opening's complexities:


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.


Games Databases

Game databases are invaluable resources for studying the Budapest Gambit in action. Here are some prominent platforms to explore:


Chessgames.com

Budapest Gambit (A51) 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e5  - 418 games  (Budapest Gambit Declined)

Budapest Gambit (A52) 1 d4 Nf6 2 c4 e5 3 dxe5 Ng4  - 1597 Games   (Budapest Gambit Accepted)

Budapest Gambit (A51-A52) - 3 Annotated Games

365Chess.com

A51: Budapest defence declined 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5  - 9600 Games 

  A52: Budapest defence 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e5 3. dxe5 Ng4 - 6900 games 

Budapest Gambit Video Lessons

Learn the Budapest Gambit from some of the best chess educators and channels with these comprehensive video lessons:

 

St. Louis Chess Club

 

The Budapest Gambit · Chess Openings  - 37 min Hanging Pawns - is quite a positional opening, in which pawn breaks are the most important factor.  

Simon Williams - The Exciting Budapest Gambit - 32 Min

How to play the Budapest Gambit | Main Ideas and Plans | Gambits | IM Andrey Ostrovskiy - 16 Min

Gambit a Pawn for Aggressive Piece Play! - GM James Plaskett - 11 Min - Talks about the main lines where Black always gets active piece play and compensation for the pawn being sacrificed early in the game.

I made the Budapest Gambit 100x MORE AGGRESSIVE - 43 Min - FM William Graif - Crazy, crazy, crazy sacrifices in this new chess opening variation of the Budapest Gambit! How to Play the Budapest Gambit | Grandmaster Repertoire - 20 Min - GM Moulton Li - recommendations in the Budapest Gambit.
Opening Basics #51: Budapest gambit - 37 Min - Jims Chess Channel - A comprehensive guide to the Budapest Gambit. It explores various lines and strategies, including the Adler and Rubinstein variations, and highlights the importance of piece activity and pawn structure. It also analyzes historical and modern games, demonstrating tactical ideas and common pitfalls in the gambit.


Boris Altermans Gambit Guide (Budapest Gambit) 
   Part 1 - 35 Min   ,    Part 2 - 28 Min ,     Part 3 - 33 Min
 

IM Miodrag Perunovic

 

Budapest Gambit Traps

Opening Traps #3: Kieninger Trap - Albin Counter Gambit - 5 Min

Simple and Deadly Traps in the Budapest Gambit - 15 Min - Im Eric Rosen -  in-depth look at various traps and tactical motifs in the Budapest Gambit

Budapest Gambit Traps: Tricks to Win Fast | Best Checkmate Moves, Strategy & Ideas - 7 Min

5 Best Chess Opening Traps in the Budapest Gambit - 10 Min

Even More Tricks and Traps in the Budapest Gambit - 20 Min IM Rosen -   Explains how White can develop the king to e4 before move 10 and still be surprisingly okay, as well as what happens when White is greedy with 4.Qd4.


9 CRUSHING Budapest Gambit Traps - 5 Min  

Budapest Declined The Wandering King Trap - 4 Min

Budapest Declined Relative Pin Trap - 3 Min

Budapest - Opening Up the Floodgates - 3 min

Budapest - Hanging in Budapest - 3 Min

Budapest - The Fajorowitz Theme Trap - 3 Min

Budapest Fajorowitz - The Passing Fad Trap - 2 Min

Budapest Fajorowitz - The Clammy Sammy Trap - 4 Min

Budapest Fajorowitz - The Faj Queen Trap - 5 Min

Budapest - Another Hungary Black Trap - 3 Min

Budapest Hungary Horses - 3 Min

Budapest - White Holds the Pawn - 5 Min

Budapest - The Black Pawn Overload - 3 Min

Budapest - Queen on the Run - 4 Min

Budapest - Family Fork - 3Min

Budapest The Pest Control Trap 3 min

Budapest - Finally Winning a Piece 5 Min

Budapest The Poisonous Bait Trap - 3 min

Budapest Knights Fork Tango - 4 Min

Budapest Kieninger Trap - 3 Min

Budapest - Glutton for Punishment - 3 Min

Budapest - Unsound But Only Natural - 3 Min

 
Budapest Gambit Game Videos (w/ Analysis)


Playlists


Game Videos

Beating the Budapest Gambit | Blitz Game - 7 Min  (Model game Against Budapest)

Budapest Gambit: Attacking with Geometry - 7 Min IM Rosen

A Brilliant Budapest Gambit - Rubinstein vs. Vidmar - 15 Min

Chess Master Blitz...Fajarowicz Gambit as Black!! - 31 Mins  (Several Games) -   Im Miodrag Perunovic -  features live blitz games to help viewers learn how to use the Fajarowicz Gambit correctly against real players of all levels.

Crush Your Opponents With The Evil Budapest Gambit - PROchess League - 10 Min 

Longer Chess Games #51 A Lesson in the Budapest Gambit - 62 Min -Ginger GM

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"The greatest compliment one can pay to the player of a gambit
 is to accept it." - Emanuel Lasker


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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Mastering the Bird's Opening (Dutch Attack) A02-A03 ️

 

Soar with the Bird Opening !

The Bird's Opening is a chess opening that begins with the moves 1. f4.

 It is named after the English player Henry Edward Bird, who was a strong player in the 19th century and popularized this opening.

Black has a number of options for responding to 1.f4, including the King's Indian Defense with 1...g6, the Dutch Defense with 1...f5, and the Grunfeld Defense with 1...d5.
The Bird's Opening can lead to sharp, tactical positions, and is a good choice for players who enjoy attacking play and complex tactical scenarios.

Bird's is a standard flank opening. White's strategic ideas involve control of the e5-square, offering good attacking chances at the expense of slightly weakening their own king side.

Books or Courses (FREE)


The Classical Bird for Club Players  -  FREE Chessable Course
 480 Lines
(Really In-Depth Course for Club Players, Bird Puzzles, Opening Lines, Middle-game Plans, Really Substantive for a FREE COURSE.)   NEW !!

 

Bird's Opening BLOGS

 

L'ouverture Bird - A French Blog Dedicated to the Bird Opening (Turn on google translate in browser )

How to Play Bird’s Opening - Chessable Blog Article -  Detailed Opening Guide


Bird's Opening Chess Articles


Swiss Gambit  1.f4 f5 2.e4 fxe4 3.d3. - Article from The Gambit Chess Player with Games

From's Gambit - Page From Chess Gambit Blog  (If there is a Gambit it is Probably here)

Bird’s Opening: Perfect for Shaking Things Up  -  Large ichess Guide w/embedded Video

Play The Unusual Bird Opening - Main lines, Plans, Sample games  - IM Alberto Chueca

 

Bird's Opening LiChess Studies

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.

 

LISTUDY  - (Learn and Practice the openings here with the movetrainer)

Bird's opening   -   10 lines to practice here
Bird's Opening  - 54 Lines to Practice

 

Birds Opening Games Databases

Chessgames.com

Bird's Opening (A02) - 2536 Games 
Bird's Opening (A03) - 1565 Games
Bird's Opening (A02-A03)  - 32 Annotated games

 

 365Chess.com

A02: Bird's opening 1. f4 - 20777 Games (Broken into Subvarients)

A03: Bird's opening 1. f4 d5 - 10040 Games (Broken into Subvarinets)

A03: Bird's opening 1. f4 d5 - 10040 Games (Broken into Subvarinets)

 Bird's Opening Chess Video Lessons


Playlists


BIRD CRASH COURSE - 21 Min - GM Raven -  In-depth guide to the Bird’s Opening, a less common but strategically rich opening move (1. f4). The presenter discusses the opening’s history, key ideas, and responses to various black moves. Covers multiple lines and strategies, including dealing with the From’s Gambit. (New - 5/31/24)

Raven takes Kevin to Bird School - 68 Min - GM Raven - GM teaches Amateur the Bird Opening (New - 5/31/24)

Live Stream: Learn Bird's Opening (1.f4!) with IM Valeri Lilov - 40 Min - a look at Bird's Opening, the pros and cons, and the main lines and ideas you need to keep in mind if you decide to venture into this somewhat dubious territory.


Reddit Opening Week 03 2016 Black vs 1 f4 Bird Opening - 21 Min IM Sielecki - a comprehensive guide on how to play against the Bird Opening (1 f4) in chess, specifically focusing on strategies for Black. It discusses various responses to the Bird Opening, including the From’s Gambit (e5)

The Bird's Opening: A very aggressive one! - GM Roman Dzindzichashvili - 12 Min

Bird's Opening: Simple And Dangerous - 11 Min -  NM Robert Ramirez - Game play w/ Analysis
Bird's Opening Got Me To 2500 | Chess Lesson # 176 - 37 Min NM Robert Ramirez - 8 Games w/ Analysis vs. 2400 + Rated players


From's Gambit -  1...e5!?

Bishops Bounty From's Gambit Page - Articles, LiChess Studies, Games, Video Lessons  

Chess Tips: Crush Annoying Bird's Opening with From's Gambit!! - 24 Min
Secret Chess Openings 3: The From's Gambit - Complete Repertoire - 22 Min
From's Anti Bird Gambit - 20 min
From's Gambit - 38 Min


Bird Opening Game Video (W/Analysis)

Bird's Opening  - 27 Video Playlist - kingscrusher
Bird's Opening  -  20 Video Playlist  - Chess School  (Famous Games)

Quest to 3000 with the BIRD - 8 Video Playlist - GM  Raven  (15 Hours)

Bird's Opening Speedrun - 12 Video Playlist - GM Eric Hansen (Over 9 Hrs  400 - 2600 Rating) (Really Nice Series)


Titled Tuesday with the Bird Opening! - 1.5 hr - GM Raven  (New - 5/31/24)
GM PECKS in BIRD Opening | TITLED TUESDAY - 1.5 hr - GM Raven

Magnus Carlsen Chess game example - 11 Min
You Can Use This Trick Successfully When Playing Bird's Opening - 5 min
Standard Chess #146: guanjun vs. IM Bartholomew (Bird's Opening) - 37 Min
I Played Bird's Opening VS Gata Kamsky And What❓ - 10 Min  NM Robert Ramirez

IM Sielecki (All these Videos w/ live Comments)
Blitz Chess #4271 vs GM Jesper L Karlsson Bird Opening Black - 6 Min IM Sielecki
Blitz Chess #4085 vs GM Jesper L Karlsson Bird Opening Black - 13 Min
Blitz Chess #3576 vs IM inmortal Bird Opening Black - 11 Min
Blitz Chess #3543 vs IM G Llanos AjedrezHoy Bird Opening Black - 10 Min
Blitz Chess #2769 Bird Opening vs IM igor D Strauss with Black - 13 Min
Rapid Chess #246 vs EdBed Bird Opening White - 25 Min
Blitz Chess #1 - Bird Opening vs GM Hikaru Nakamura (b loss) - 10 Min
Blitz Chess #2715 Bird Polar Bear vs GM Jedimaster White Offbeat Week - 13 Min

 

 

 

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