@vihaanthegr8 said in #10:
> Well Englund Gambit is a crazy opening, I don't really understand the logic behind 1.d4 e5 unless your opponent doesnt know the infamous Qc1# trap!
As an aside, the Albin Countergambit is crazy too, the fxg1N+!! trap is honestly beautiful to witness and execute if you're Black
@greenteakitten said in #6:
> With optimal play from both sides, the Tan Gambit is a draw - most people who play d4 aren't generally looking for anything tactically ambitious.
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> The reason I mentioned winning in the title is precisely because many players, especially in shorter blitz games, are caught off guard by the opening, and would be more likely to play inaccuracies that would add up over time, allowing black to capitalize on the advantage. :)
With optimal play chess is a draw. Sure. Unfortunately few players play optimal in worse positions...
I played this Gambit a few times online 2023. I always got 5.e3 which is apparently not the most critical. But even here white can get an edge with ...e5 6.dxe5 Qxd1 7.Kxd1 Ng4 8.Ke2