Chess Opening Theory/1. d4/1...d5/2. c4/2...c5/3. cxd5/3...Nf6
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Gusev Countergambit (3...Nf6!?)
[edit | edit source]| Gusev Countergambit | |
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN) | |
| Moves: 1. d4 d5 2. c4 c5 3. cxd5 Nf6 | |
Arising from the Austrian Defense, the Gusev Countergambit, named after the Soviet Master of Sports Nikolai Nikolaevich Gusev, is represented by the gambit of a pawn on c5 with 3...Nf6. In distinction to traditional openings that prioritize immediate control, Black elects to relinquish central pawns for active piece play. By offering the pawn on c5 as a gambit, Black aims to swiftly develop their pieces and pinch the action from White. The position's dynamic nature places emphasis on sharpness and quick development.
White's responses
[edit | edit source]White will probably reply with one of the following options:
- 4. e4 - The critical approach for White.
- 4. dxc5 - Accepting the gambit and the further complications.
- 4. Nf3 - Inviting a transposition to one of the main Austrian Defense lines.
- 4. Nc3 - Trying to consolidate the position while keeping the central tension.
Theory table
[edit | edit source]1. d4 d5 2. c4 c5 3. cxd5 Nf6
| 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e4
Nxe4 |
dxc5
Nxc5 |
Nc3
e5 |
Nf3
Bd6 |
∞ | |
| dxc5
Qxd5 |
Qxd5
Nxd5 |
e4
Nb4 |
Na3
e5 |
∞ | |
| Nf3
cxd4 |
Qxd5
Qxd5 |
Nc3
Qxd4 |
Nxd4
a6 |
= | |
| Nc3
Nxd5 |
e4
Nxc3 |
bxc3
cxd4 |
cxd4
e5 |
∞ |
References
[edit | edit source]- Kasparov, Garry, & Keene, Raymond 1989 Batsford chess openings 2. ISBN 0-8050-3409-9.
- 1 d4 d5 and Unusual Replies to the Queen's Gambit, Nunn, John (ed.), et al. (1999). Nunn's Chess Openings. Everyman Chess, ISBN 1-8574-4221-0.
1. e4 ...other: