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Lame_Sport

I've been studying the Albin Counter gambit lately, and for those who don't know what that is, look below

 
I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it, and any tips for me. Here is a really cool trap in this opening. It is my favorite trap.
 
 
Thanks! any tips would be appreciated.
 
-Lame_Sport



cornbeefhashvili

I find 2.Nf3 to be a bit of an issue....

camberfoil

My favorite opening trap of all time, and the first one I memorized:



MainlineNovelty

you mean the brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 Counter Gambit?


Lame_Sport

thanks guys

JonHutch

If white plays 3.nc3 too early, black gets full counter play. That's why it's great for rapid games. Because I run into people who after 3...dxc4 they play 4. dxe5. It's also playable in standard time controls if prepared with theory.

BridgeCC-AA

take first pawn, and fianchetto K side bishop, and play a3.

Do this in a sensible order, and white wins.

Lame_Sport

what if white plays this?



AyoDub

5.a3 is white's strongest move, and is currently considered mainline I believe.

The best response is to instantly regret your opening choice.

JonHutch

@Godlike

Black can get easily get a slight advantage after just one inaccuracy by white.

Another line:

And lastly the main line b4 thrust:





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MainlineNovelty wrote:

you mean the brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 Counter Gambit?

I studied, brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 ostensibly is pronounced Albin so your comment makes sense. This comment shall be posted on r/AnarchyChess.