Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. d4/2...exd4/3. c3/3...dxc3/4. Nf3
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
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Moves: 1. e4 e5 2.d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nf3 |
Rhubarb: 4. Nf3
[edit | edit source]This Rhubarb gambit gives another pawn to Black, aiming to develop faster and prepare the main Rhubarb Attack (6. Bxf7)
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1. e4 e5 2. d4 exd4 3. c3 dxc3 4. Nf3 The Rhubarb position has been analyzed and has been confirmed that the position is clearly followed by Black's cxb2, then followed by Bxb2 and Black clearly has more development
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