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6th April 2008, 09:25pm

by dethwing
United States

Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 80

I'm playing back, doing my usual center-counter, when I'm hit with a line that I hadn't seen before.

What lines can I play after 4. Qa4? I'm hesitant to play Qb6, afraid I may end up with doubled-and isolated-b pawns. Should I just ignore his play and open up the center with e5?

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7th April 2008, 09:47am

by Loomis
Durham, NC United States

Member Since: Oct 2007
Member Points: 3106

I like the idea of 4. ... e5. You might prefer 4. ... e6 because then you really attack his pawn. Not sure if 4. ... e6 5. dxc6 leaves you unhappy with your e-pawn or not.

I take it you have a book on the center counter and this isn't in it. Do you have a computer program you can analyze with?

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7th April 2008, 10:24am

by pvmike
Voorhees, NJ United States

Member Since: Feb 2008
Member Points: 947

I think e5 or e6 will work white should take the e pawn either way. 5.dxc6 Nxc6 just helps you develop a piece.

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7th April 2008, 10:35am

by Lord-Svenstikov
Worcester United Kingdom

Member Since: Sep 2007
Member Points: 727

I think you should have played 3...e6 rather than 3...c6. I believe it is called the Icelandic gambit? Anyhow, it is what I play in this situation with success so far.

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10th April 2008, 06:24am