If my opponent plays the Englund Gambit, how can I respond?

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planedoorfelloff12

I'm playing a tournament this weekend and I'm a d4 player. I'm just scared of the Englund Gambit as I've seen many traps that Black can play. What is the best way to respond to black if they do this?

Stormy-Boy-2007
Taking on e5 is the strongest response. I would recommend practicing strong play from that position. That should yield great results.
Pawnwiser657

Without going into too much detail if you key into Google "how to beat the Englund Gambit" it will show a youtube videos list showing you how easy it is with the right sequence of moves to leave black in a totally lost position👍

blueemu

Take the Pawn and then give it back in return for some other advantage?

That should give equal material but a better game for White.
Mid-KnightRider

Eventually you will have to let them retake, you cuold do f4

Victory_Pursuit

The Englund Gambit is not a feasible opening, no player above 1500 is going to play it in tournaments. This is the main trap refuted.

 

There's also this trap to watch out for:

To avoid that,