Englund Gambit Declined
The Englund Gambit Declined (ECO A40) is a chess opening that begins 1. d4 e5 2. d5.
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The main line
The Englund Gambit Declined is reached by 1. d4 e5 2. d5 (ECO A40). It's one of 7 named lines under this opening in the book.
Named variations (6)
- Reversed French —
1. d4 e5 2. e3(A40) - Reversed Alekhine —
1. d4 e5 2. Nf3(A40) - Reversed Krebs —
1. d4 e5 2. Nf3 e4(A40) - Reversed Brooklyn —
1. d4 e5 2. Nf3 e4 3. Ng1(A40) - Reversed Mokele Mbembe —
1. d4 e5 2. Nf3 e4 3. Ne5(A40) - Diemer Counterattack —
1. d4 e5 2. d5 Bc5 3. e4 Qh4(A40)
Analyze the Englund Gambit Declined
Play through this opening on the free analysis board, or review one of your own gamesto see how accurately you handled it — every move classified, with the engine's best line on each mistake.
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