Can we still go into the Albin counter gambit successfully when white does not play 2. c4? Any lines or examples would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Well, if white does not first Gambit the pawn at c4, Black cannot counter the gambit via e5. The move can be played for some shock value, however, it would no longer be an Albin counter Gambit.
Example; 1. d4 d5 2. Nc3 e5.
This apparently has decent winning chances... based on 18 games in the Chess.com database, but I would not suggest using it.
Hey thanks for the comment. What defense would you suggest to study as a backup when they go into another line. and what is the most common response you see besides 2. c4. Is it possible to transpose into a grunfeld after 1...d5? Much appreciated!
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