Blackmar-Diemer Gambit Accepted
Holwell Defense
- 1.d4d5
- 2.e4dxe4
- 3.Nc3Nf6
- 4.f3exf3
- 5.Nxf3Qd6
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A rare defense to the accepted Blackmar-Diemer Gambit in which Black develops the queen early with 5...Qd6 to press on White's d4-pawn.
Train it in TheoriaAbout the Holwell Defense
The Holwell Defense is 5...Qd6, one of the less common replies after 5. Nxf3 in the accepted Blackmar-Diemer Gambit. Black keeps the extra pawn and places the queen on the half-open d-file, where it bears on White's isolated central pawn on d4. The early queen move can, however, become a target for White's developing pieces, such as Nb5 or Bf4, which would add to White's lead in development.
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