"Departing from the common Amazon Attack (Qd3), this line chooses e4. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d5 and f5."
The move e4 signals the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, guiding the game into independent territory.
Trajectory: From here, play typically proceeds with dxe4, leading into the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (BDG). Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and develop rapidly.
Structure: The board features a Locked Center. With a draw rate of 32%, the position is stable. Engines evaluate it at +0.19.
Also known as: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (BDG): 2.e4, Blackmar-Diemer Gambit, General, Blackmar gambit
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