Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit

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Opening Overview: Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit

The Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit (D08) is a distinct Queen's Gambit Declined variation, defined by the move e5. Historically played by Mikhail Tal, this system highlights sacrificial initiative.

Strategic Context: Instead of the usual c5, the player opts for e5. It succeeds by maintaining a similar objective evaluation while altering the flavor of the game. This move directly controls d4 and f4. However engines consider this ambitious, often preferring safer alternatives. Plans should focus on how to prioritize maneuvering and flank attacks and develop rapidly.

Next Steps: As the position develops, the priority becomes to focus on maneuvering and wing expansion.

Data Analysis: Statistical models suggest White advantage (Eval: +1.17), with a high probability of a draw.

Also known as: QGD: Albin Countergambit, Queen's Gambit Refused: Albin Countergambit, Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin Countergambit

Stockfish Analysis of Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit:
+1.17 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for Queen's Gambit Declined: Albin Countergambit

  • ECO Code: D08
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 43% / B: 19%
  • Moves: 6
  • Aliases: QGD: Albin Countergambit, Queen's Gambit Refused: Albin Countergambit, Queen's Gambit Refused, Albin Countergambit, Albin Countergambit; Cavalotti Var, QGD; D08, QGD: Albin counter-gambit, Albin Countergambit; Cavalotti Var, QGD; D08
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