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Falkbeer Countergambit (3...c6)

Chess Opening Theory/1. e4/1...e5/2. f4/2...d5/3. exd5/3...c6

Falkbeer Countergambit
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)
Moves: 1. e4 e5 2. f4 d5 3. exd5 c6

Falkbeer Countergambit

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3...c6

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An interesting move to sacrifice a pawn for development. Nc3 exf4 Nf3 Bd6 is equal. The greedy dxc6?! is bad as Black has superior development while White's kingside is weak. Bc5 ideas prevent castling kingside unless White diverts the bishop from the diagonal.

Theory table

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For explanation of theory tables, see theory table and for notation, see algebraic notation..

1. e4 e5 2.f4 d5 3.exd5 c6

4 5 6
Nc3
exf4
Nf3
Bd6
Bc4
Ne7
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dxc6
 

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References

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  • Nunn's Chess Openings. 1999. John Nunn (Editor), Graham Burgess, John Emms, Joe Gallagher. ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.


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1. e4
2. Nf3
With 2...Nc6:
Four knights: ( )
Italian game: ( )
Spanish game: ( )

With other 2nd moves:
2. Other
1... other
1. d4
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