Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...Nf6/2. e5/2...Nd5/3. d4/3...b5
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 Nf6 2. e5 Nd5 3. d4 b5 |
Alekhine Defense: O'Sullivan Gambit
[edit | edit source]Black sacrifices their pawn to bring White's bishop to a vulnerable square. White's strongest move is to accept the gambit, although it can be ignored with a developing move like 4. Nf3 or 4. c4.
Theory table
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'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4 b5'
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... d6 |
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'1.e4 Nf6 2.e5 Nd5 3.d4'
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... e6 |
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References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.