Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. f4/2...d5
| Falkbeer Countergambit | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 | |
Falkbeer Countergambit
[edit | edit source]With 2...d5 Black signals an intent to maintain an active position. White challenges the center with options of developing quickly. White normally now chooses to take the pawn on d5.
- 3. exd5 The normal White response leading to a scramble of control of the d5,e4 and e5 squares.
- 3. Nf3 Developing the Knight and controlling the h4 square to prevent Black's Queen check.
- 3. fxe5?? is a blunder as ...Qh4+! 4. g3 Qxe4+ 5. Qe2 Qxh1 is most embarrassing.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]- 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5
| 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| exd5 c6 |
Nc3 exf4 |
Nf3 Bd6 |
Bc4 Ne7 |
∞ | |
| ... e4 |
Nc3 exf4 |
d3 Nf6 |
dxe4 Nxe4 |
∞ | |
| Nf3 dxe4 |
Nxe5 Nd7 |
= | |||
| fxe5?? Qh4+! |
Ke2 Qxe4+ |
Kf2 Bc5+ |
Kg3 Qxe5+ |
-+ | |
| ... ... |
g3 Qxe4+ |
Qe2 Qxh1 |
-+ |
References
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- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
External links
[edit | edit source]- 365Chess. 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5
- chessgames. 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5
1. e4
2. Nf3
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
2. other
2. c4
With 2...e6:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
With 2...g6:
With other 2nd moves for Black:
2. Nf3
2. other
1... other
Flank
Unorthodox