Blackmar-Diemer Von Popiel Gambit - Move 6

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apkemp37

Question: Are you familiar with the Blackmar-Diemer Von Popiel Gambit line? If so, I'm curious to know what you might think is the best sixth move for the white player in this situation:

1. d4 d5 2. e4 dxe4 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Nc6 5.d5 Nb4

The engine says Bxf6 is the best 6th move for white. But, I thought I'd seek other opinions before committing to a course of action in this chapter of my study. Here's the visual if that helps...



Duke-of-Buns-Rick

I think rook's pawn to a3 is a solid plan. You've now got pressure on two pieces. Black will likely move his queen's knight back. That gives you the option to take his King's knight with bishop, then follow up with taking his king's pawn at e4.