O'Sullivan's Gambit. a wierd Alekhine Defense variation

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flyandalsoswim

Ok, so this is quite interesting and probably bad for black.

tell me what you guys think, how it should be played?

I put an example of a possible trap aswell.

flyandalsoswim

what if 5. c4  a6?

forcing a trade, because if bishop backs down 6. Ba4  i think 6.....Nb6 is good for black.

and if trade, 6. cxd5 axb5 , 7. dxc5 black is down in matrerial but white have no more control of the center, plus black would gains a pawn or 2 back..

ChessHyperio
flyandalsoswim wrote:

what if 5. c4  a6?

forcing a trade, because if bishop backs down 6. Ba4  i think 6.....Nb6 is good for black.

and if trade, 6. cxd5 axb5 , 7. dxc5 black is down in matrerial but white have no more control of the center, plus black would gains a pawn or 2 back..

If a6, Bxd7+ and white wins an extra pawn and the knight.

hasbok

Playing from a white point of view, I've tried 4. c4 bxc4 5. Bxc4 where black can either lose material or allow a clear line to the F7 pawn. Thoughts?