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24 Feb 08
24 Feb 08
I'm looking for players who have played or come across the Albin Countergambit to post suggestions or comments about it. I've considered looking into it as a surprising and entertaining alternative to my other response to the Queen's Gambit, and it seems to work well when my opponent is unprepared.
From what I've heard, 5. Nbd2 is actually stronger for white than 5. g3; can anyone testify to that?
Recently I gave it a try in Game 4508226.
24 Feb 08
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Originally posted by wittywonkaI have played it a lot recently with very good results and think it is a perfectly good opening, especially OTB. I would also testify that 5.Nbd2 is harder to face than 5.g3.
I'm looking for players who have played or come across the Albin Countergambit to post suggestions or comments about it. I've considered looking into it as a surprising and entertaining alternative to my other response to the Queen's Gambit, and it seems to work well when my opponent is unprepared.
From what I've heard, 5. Nbd2 is actually stronger fo ...[text shortened]... e than 5. g3; can anyone testify to that?
Recently I gave it a try in Game 4508226.
This is recomended in John Cox's 'Starting Out 1.d4'
'Dangerous Weapons The Queen's Gambit' by Palliser, Ward etc. recommends 4.a3 followed by 5.e3 asa wat to tackle the ACG.
All in all at our level I think it is tricky opening for White to defuse!
desuetude must be a bit fed up of it 🙂
Game 4572455
24 Feb 08
Originally posted by wittywonkaGM Nigel Davies recommends the Albin Counter Gambit in his recent book, "Gambiteer II."
I'm looking for players who have played or come across the Albin Countergambit to post suggestions or comments about it. I've considered looking into it as a surprising and entertaining alternative to my other response to the Queen's Gambit, and it seems to work well when my opponent is unprepared.
From what I've heard, 5. Nbd2 is actually stronger fo ...[text shortened]... e than 5. g3; can anyone testify to that?
Recently I gave it a try in Game 4508226.
24 Feb 08
Originally posted by wittywonkaHere's an analysis from polgar I often use
I'm looking for players who have played or come across the Albin Countergambit to post suggestions or comments about it. I've considered looking into it as a surprising and entertaining alternative to my other response to the Queen's Gambit, and it seems to work well when my opponent is unprepared.
From what I've heard, 5. Nbd2 is actually stronger fo ...[text shortened]... e than 5. g3; can anyone testify to that?
Recently I gave it a try in Game 4508226.
http://www.chesscafe.com/text/polgar33.pdf
25 Feb 08
Originally posted by najdorfslayerAs white, declining the gambit with 3.e3 looks like it diffuses it fairly well... Maybe it is just because I am a wuss, but I dislike accepting gambits when I don't know what I'm getting myself into.
I have played it a lot recently with very good results and think it is a perfectly good opening, especially OTB. I would also testify that 5.Nbd2 is harder to face than 5.g3.
This is recomended in John Cox's 'Starting Out 1.d4'
'Dangerous Weapons The Queen's Gambit' by Palliser, Ward etc. recommends 4.a3 followed by 5.e3 asa wat to tackle the ACG ...[text shortened]... pening for White to defuse!
desuetude must be a bit fed up of it 🙂
Game 4572455
25 Feb 08
Originally posted by wittywonkahttp://www.kenilworthchessclub.org/kenilworthian/2005/10/albin-counter-gambit-bibliography.html
I'm looking for players who have played or come across the Albin Countergambit to post suggestions or comments about it. I've considered looking into it as a surprising and entertaining alternative to my other response to the Queen's Gambit, and it seems to work well when my opponent is unprepared.
From what I've heard, 5. Nbd2 is actually stronger fo ...[text shortened]... e than 5. g3; can anyone testify to that?
Recently I gave it a try in Game 4508226.
Includes links to annotated games + chesscafe articles, etc.
I know that Nakamura has played this opening at least on a few occasions although this is not surprising because it seems like he plays everything.
25 Feb 08
Originally posted by droflaceIt's fine for white to decline it, but it gives black a perfectly comfortable game, too. So it keeps you out of trouble, but it probably gives up white's opening advantage.
As white, declining the gambit with 3.e3 looks like it diffuses it fairly well... Maybe it is just because I am a wuss, but I dislike accepting gambits when I don't know what I'm getting myself into.