What is this opening called? - Chess Forums

traild

Jul 25, 2010

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#1

1.d4 Nf6 2.Nc3 d5 3.e4 dxe4 4.f3 exf3 5.Qxf3 Qxd4 6.Be3

traild

Jul 25, 2010

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#2

And is it effective?

Chess14237

Jul 25, 2010

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#3

It is a transposition to the Blackmar-Diember Gambit.

CM Data_Pillars

Jul 25, 2010

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#4

5.Qxf3 is the Ryder Gambit. Black does best to play 6...Qg4, offering a trade of queens. But after, 6...Qb4, black may fall into the Halosar Trap.

traild

Jul 25, 2010

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#5

Okay, thanks. I like this opening, but it seems too obvious that the sacrifices are a set-up. Is this a successful opening? Or is White at too large of a disadvantage if Black plays something other than 5...Qxd4?