actually, according to Reti, King's Gambit is pretty much refuted by Falkbeer's Counter-Gambit.
Vector Gambit causing confusion
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I finally found the move order to help myself. I can avoid the Vector Gambit after 1 c4 d5 by playing 2 Nf3 transposing to the Reti Opening.
What is your opinion of or experience with the Reti Opening?
LarEe91 wrote:
actually, according to Reti, King's Gambit is pretty much refuted by Falkbeer's Counter-Gambit.
Reti played a very long time ago; new lines have been found. The Falkbeer CG is a good choice if Black wants a draw, but it does not refute the KG.
The Vector Gambit is 1 c4 d5 2 cxd5 c6. I am confused about what to do as white vs the Vector Gambit. The primary alternative to 2 cxd5 would be to transpose to the Queen's Gambit. My feeling is white should be able to take and get an advantage. However, 3 dxc6 Nxc6 gives black dangerous play and 3 d4 or 3 Nc3 cxd5 4 d4 simply transpose to the Slav Exchange V which is as dry as dry can be. Tracing the line back, I'm doubting the move 1 c4.